{"id":2809,"date":"2026-09-29T11:17:15","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T11:17:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cansaran.com\/?p=2809"},"modified":"2026-10-13T20:10:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T20:10:18","slug":"holter-ecg-monitoring-in-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cansaran.com\/en\/holter-ecg-monitoring-in-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Holter ECG Monitoring in Children: Procedure, Uses and Results"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Holter ECG in children is a portable monitoring method that allows the heart rhythm to be recorded continuously, usually for twenty-four hours, during daily life activities. This lightweight device stores all the electrical signals of the heart in a digital memory through adhesive electrodes attached to the child&#8217;s chest.<\/p>\n<p>In pediatric cardiology, this monitoring is used for the definitive diagnosis of hidden rhythm problems that may be missed on standard electrocardiograms taken at a single moment. The natural dynamics of the child&#8217;s heartbeat at home, at school, or during sleep are clearly revealed.<\/p>\n<p>The procedure is completely painless and does not interfere with the child&#8217;s ability to play, eat, or perform routine movements. It is sufficient to ensure that the device is protected from water throughout the recording period.<\/p>\n<p>This detailed recorded rhythm map provides the most essential data required to safely plan permanent and interventional medical procedures.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" 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heart rhythm function differently in children than in adults, and why is Holter ECG in children so important?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/cansaran.com\/en\/holter-ecg-monitoring-in-children\/#How_can_families_recognize_their_childrens_complaints_and_for_which_symptoms_is_Holter_ECG_in_children_requested\" >How can families recognize their children&#8217;s complaints, and for which symptoms is Holter ECG in children requested?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/cansaran.com\/en\/holter-ecg-monitoring-in-children\/#How_does_Holter_ECG_in_children_help_when_standard_electrocardiography_is_insufficient\" >How does Holter ECG in children help when standard electrocardiography is insufficient?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/cansaran.com\/en\/holter-ecg-monitoring-in-children\/#How_is_the_Holter_ECG_device_attached_to_the_body_in_children_and_how_does_it_affect_daily_life\" >How is the Holter ECG device attached to the body in children, and how does it affect daily life?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/cansaran.com\/en\/holter-ecg-monitoring-in-children\/#Which_rhythm_disorders_are_usually_detected_when_Holter_ECG_recordings_in_children_are_examined\" >Which rhythm disorders are usually detected when Holter ECG recordings in children are examined?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/cansaran.com\/en\/holter-ecg-monitoring-in-children\/#Why_is_medication_not_always_preferred_for_rhythm_disorders_diagnosed_by_Holter_ECG_in_children\" >Why is medication not always preferred for rhythm disorders diagnosed by Holter ECG in children?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/cansaran.com\/en\/holter-ecg-monitoring-in-children\/#How_is_an_electrophysiological_study_EPS_performed_when_Holter_ECG_findings_in_children_indicate_an_interventional_procedure\" >How is an electrophysiological study (EPS) performed when Holter ECG findings in children indicate an interventional procedure?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/cansaran.com\/en\/holter-ecg-monitoring-in-children\/#How_does_radiofrequency_ablation_provide_a_solution_for_rapid_heart_rhythms_detected_by_Holter_ECG_in_children\" >How does radiofrequency ablation provide a solution for rapid heart rhythms detected by Holter ECG in children?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/cansaran.com\/en\/holter-ecg-monitoring-in-children\/#In_which_situations_does_freezing_treatment_cryoablation_performed_after_Holter_ECG_in_children_offer_advantages\" >In which situations does freezing treatment (cryoablation) performed after Holter ECG in children offer advantages?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/cansaran.com\/en\/holter-ecg-monitoring-in-children\/#How_does_the_permanent_pacemaker_process_work_when_Holter_ECG_results_in_children_show_excessive_slowing_of_the_heart\" >How does the permanent pacemaker process work when Holter ECG results in children show excessive slowing of the heart?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/cansaran.com\/en\/holter-ecg-monitoring-in-children\/#Which_special_devices_are_used_in_conditions_that_cannot_be_detected_by_Holter_ECG_in_children_or_that_pose_a_life-threatening_risk\" >Which special devices are used in conditions that cannot be detected by Holter ECG in children or that pose a life-threatening risk?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_heart_rhythm_function_differently_in_children_than_in_adults_and_why_is_Holter_ECG_in_children_so_important\"><\/span>Why does heart rhythm function differently in children than in adults, and why is Holter ECG in children so important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Throughout the long journey of growth from infancy to adolescence, the heart, like every other organ in a child&#8217;s body, undergoes continuous change and maturation. The heart contains a special nerve network that generates electrical impulses and distributes them to the muscles. We can describe this system as the heart&#8217;s own electrical network. A newborn&#8217;s heart may beat one hundred and forty times or more per minute to meet the body&#8217;s high metabolic rate. However, as the child grows and the nervous system matures, the resting heart rate gradually decreases and approaches adult levels during adolescence.<\/p>\n<p>During this stage of growth, the balance between the branches of the nervous system that accelerate and slow down the heart may not yet be fully established. A child&#8217;s happiness, crying, running, sleeping, or excitement can cause enormous fluctuations in heart rate. While an adult&#8217;s heart rate generally remains within more predictable limits, this wide range in children makes the symptoms and course of rhythm abnormalities quite different. Standard electrocardiograms lasting only a few seconds may be insufficient to reflect this constantly changing dynamic structure. It is necessary to understand at what time of day, in which emotional state, or during which activity the heart&#8217;s electrical storms or unexpected silent pauses occur. Monitoring systems that allow long-term recording are the most fundamental guides for physicians, revealing how this variable physiological structure actually functions and showing them the right path.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_families_recognize_their_childrens_complaints_and_for_which_symptoms_is_Holter_ECG_in_children_requested\"><\/span>How can families recognize their children&#8217;s complaints, and for which symptoms is Holter ECG in children requested?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Children cannot always describe unusual sensations in their bodies in clear sentences as adults can. When an adult feels a skipped heartbeat, they can express it directly. However, a preschool child or a baby who has not yet learned to speak may express this strange and uncomfortable sensation in their chest in completely different ways. Sometimes they simply become restless and begin crying for no apparent reason, while at other times they suddenly stop playing and feel the need to squat down. Children who can express themselves a little better may say that they feel a bird fluttering in their chest, something beating rapidly in their throat, or a strange sensation in their stomach.<\/p>\n<p>Although these indirect expressions are worrying for families, they also make it difficult to understand where the problem originates. Standard examinations usually reveal no abnormalities because the child&#8217;s heart may be functioning very calmly during that brief examination. Some basic symptoms that raise suspicion of a rhythm disorder and require long-term monitoring include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Palpitations<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Fainting<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Restlessness<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Fatigue<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Paleness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In particular, feeling faint during physical exertion, while running, or when excited is a very important sign for investigating underlying electrical problems. In addition, because conduction problems may develop years later in children who have previously undergone surgery for congenital heart diseases, this long-term rhythm monitoring is planned at certain intervals to identify possible risks early.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_Holter_ECG_in_children_help_when_standard_electrocardiography_is_insufficient\"><\/span>How does Holter ECG in children help when standard electrocardiography is insufficient?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Standard electrocardiography, routinely performed in hospitals, is a very valuable and rapid method for evaluating the electrical condition of the heart. Small clips attached to the chest, arms, and legs allow the heart&#8217;s electrical map at that moment to be recorded on paper. However, the greatest limitation of this procedure is that it only shows the ten- or fifteen-second period during which the recording is taken. If the palpitation episode or skipped heartbeat reported by the child does not occur within those exact fifteen seconds, the result will be considered completely normal.<\/p>\n<p>We can compare this situation to looking out of a window for only three seconds to understand rainfall that continues throughout the day. If the rain has stopped during those three seconds, assuming that the weather was sunny all day would be misleading. Rhythm disorders that occasionally appear and disappear are exactly the same. It is quite difficult to capture electrical abnormalities that occur while the child is running around at school during the day or sleeping deeply at night through a brief outpatient examination. Recording devices that cover an extended period are attached to the child&#8217;s chest and accompany them home, to school, and to the park. By recording each heartbeat individually in digital memory, they reveal at what time of day that invisible rain began, how long it lasted, and how intense it was. This long-term monitoring is largely informative in children whose complaints continue despite normal results from standard tests.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_the_Holter_ECG_device_attached_to_the_body_in_children_and_how_does_it_affect_daily_life\"><\/span>How is the Holter ECG device attached to the body in children, and how does it affect daily life?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the subjects families are most curious about is how the device is attached to the child and what happens during the monitoring period at home. The procedure is extremely simple and painless; it does not involve any needles or surgical intervention. After the skin on the child&#8217;s chest is gently cleaned, small, soft adhesive patches (electrodes) are attached to the skin. These patches are connected by very thin wires to a small, lightweight recording device approximately the size of a mobile phone. The device is usually carried in a small belt attached to the child&#8217;s waist or a small pouch worn around the neck. New-generation devices are quite lightweight and are designed not to restrict the child&#8217;s movements.<\/p>\n<p>During this period, the child is asked to continue their daily life normally because the purpose of the device is to monitor the heart in its natural environment. However, showering is not recommended because the wires must not come into contact with water. Families are usually given a small diary. They are asked to record the times when the child experiences palpitations, dizziness, or chest pain in this diary. Thus, when the recordings are uploaded to a computer, the doctor can evaluate what type of electrical event occurred in the heart at the exact minute the child experienced the complaint. Some ordinary activities the child can perform while wearing the device include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Playing<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Walking<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Reading<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Eating<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Sleeping<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Light sports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Not restricting daily activities allows more reliable data to be obtained by naturally observing the heart&#8217;s responses during physical exertion or rest.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_rhythm_disorders_are_usually_detected_when_Holter_ECG_recordings_in_children_are_examined\"><\/span>Which rhythm disorders are usually detected when Holter ECG recordings in children are examined?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When the twenty-four-hour recording period ends, the device is returned to the hospital, and the recordings of tens of thousands of heartbeats stored in it are analyzed using specialized computer programs. These analyses provide detailed lists of deviations in heart rhythm, their duration, and their frequency throughout the day. One of the most commonly encountered findings in the recordings is premature beats. These occur when certain cells in the upper or lower chambers of the heart generate electrical impulses earlier than expected, outside the main center responsible for producing the heart&#8217;s natural rhythm. Although they are often harmless, their excessive frequency or occurrence in succession may trigger more complex rhythm disorders.<\/p>\n<p>Some recordings reveal episodes of rapid heart rhythm in which the heart suddenly reaches rates of around two hundred beats per minute without any physical exertion. These episodes may last seconds or minutes and then suddenly return to normal, just as if a switch had been turned off. In addition, slowing or temporary interruptions may occur in the conduction pathways that transmit the heart&#8217;s electrical impulses. This can disrupt communication between the upper and lower chambers of the heart and cause the heart rate to fall to dangerous levels. Some basic electrical abnormalities that can be detected in the recordings include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Extrasystoles<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Tachycardias<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Bradycardias<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Pauses<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Blocks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This wide range of findings provides important clues indicating where the problem originates in the heart and determines the subsequent course of treatment.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_medication_not_always_preferred_for_rhythm_disorders_diagnosed_by_Holter_ECG_in_children\"><\/span>Why is medication not always preferred for rhythm disorders diagnosed by Holter ECG in children?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once the nature of the problem has been clarified, treatment options are evaluated. In the past, rhythm-regulating medications were the most common method of managing these problems. However, medication treatment in the pediatric age group has certain difficulties and limitations. Children grow rapidly, their metabolism varies, and their height and weight continuously increase. This makes it difficult to maintain the medication&#8217;s blood concentration within the targeted range. Furthermore, most rhythm medications do not eliminate the underlying short circuit or abnormal group of cells; they only attempt to suppress the electrical activity of that area. In other words, when the medication is discontinued or forgotten, the likelihood of another palpitation episode is quite high.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond this, these medications, which must be taken regularly every day for many years, may have certain side effects on the developing child&#8217;s body. By slowing the heart&#8217;s natural conduction, they may cause fatigue lasting throughout the day, difficulty concentrating, or constant drowsiness. In the long term, they also have the potential to place a burden on other organ systems, such as the liver, kidneys, or thyroid. Having to live according to medication schedules for years and feeling restricted at school or during sports can also be psychologically exhausting for the child. Therefore, modern interventional methods offering the possibility of permanent improvement are increasingly coming to the forefront today as alternatives to medication or as preferred treatment options.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_an_electrophysiological_study_EPS_performed_when_Holter_ECG_findings_in_children_indicate_an_interventional_procedure\"><\/span>How is an electrophysiological study (EPS) performed when Holter ECG findings in children indicate an interventional procedure?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If long-term recordings indicate that there is a short circuit or a focus producing an abnormally rapid rhythm in the heart that requires permanent treatment, the next step is a more advanced examination called an electrophysiological study. This procedure is generally performed in specially equipped, high-technology laboratories. To ensure that children do not feel the procedure and remain comfortable, light sedation or general anesthesia appropriate for their age is provided. One of the greatest advantages of the procedure is that no surgical incision is made in the chest.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, very thin and soft sheaths are usually inserted through the veins in the groin area. Through these sheaths, catheters thinner than a millimeter and equipped with electrical sensors at their tips are carefully guided toward the heart. When the catheters reach the inside of the heart, they record electrical signals from the heart walls and create a multidimensional map on a computer screen. Doctors examine the heart&#8217;s internal structure through this map to locate the source of the problem. The same palpitations experienced by the child at home are initiated in a controlled manner in the laboratory by delivering very low-dose electrical impulses. This allows the location of the short circuit or the focus generating abnormal signals to be determined with millimeter precision. This mapping stage significantly increases the safety of the permanent procedure to be performed by confirming the exact location of the target.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_radiofrequency_ablation_provide_a_solution_for_rapid_heart_rhythms_detected_by_Holter_ECG_in_children\"><\/span>How does radiofrequency ablation provide a solution for rapid heart rhythms detected by Holter ECG in children?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When the location of the additional electrical pathway or abnormal group of cells causing palpitations is identified following the electrophysiological examination, treatment begins during the same session. One of the most frequently used methods is radiofrequency ablation. In this method, a catheter with a special energy conductor at its tip is placed over the problematic point. Then alternating energy in the form of radiofrequency waves is delivered to this tip.<\/p>\n<p>This energy increases the temperature in a controlled manner at the tiny point where it comes into contact with the tissue. The cells generating or conducting abnormal electrical signals in the targeted area lose their function due to this controlled heat. In medicine, this is called lesion formation. When that extra small electrical pathway or short-circuit route is disabled, the heart&#8217;s electrical current begins to travel only through its natural pathways. Because the pathway triggering the palpitations has been eliminated, the procedure aims to achieve largely permanent improvement in children. Most children can be discharged from the hospital one day after the procedure and return to their normal lives. The absence of a need for a surgical recovery period demonstrates how comfortable and effective this method is as an option for pediatric patients.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_which_situations_does_freezing_treatment_cryoablation_performed_after_Holter_ECG_in_children_offer_advantages\"><\/span>In which situations does freezing treatment (cryoablation) performed after Holter ECG in children offer advantages?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Children&#8217;s hearts are much smaller in size than those of adults. This physical smallness may cause the heart&#8217;s vital natural electrical pathways and the abnormal pathways responsible for palpitations to be separated by only a few millimeters. If the abnormal pathway is very close to the heart&#8217;s main conduction node, heat treatment using radiofrequency may pose a risk of damaging the heart&#8217;s main electrical switch. To minimize this risk and increase safety, cryoablation, or freezing technology, is used.<\/p>\n<p>In cryoablation, when the catheter tip comes into contact with the target tissue, pressurized gas is passed through it to rapidly cool the tip. In the first stage, the tissue is tested by freezing it to approximately minus thirty degrees Celsius. If this mild freezing stops the palpitations, it indicates that the correct location has been reached. Its most important advantage is that the freezing process can be stopped immediately if unwanted slowing is observed in the heart&#8217;s normal conduction pathways. The catheter warms within seconds, and the tissue returns to its previous function; in other words, the effect produced during this testing stage is reversible. Once it is confirmed that the procedure is being performed in a safe area, the temperature is lowered much further to permanently freeze and disable the problematic focus. The advantages of cryoablation include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Testable<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Reversible<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Safe<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Effective<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Works within a limited area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This technology greatly helps preserve normal conduction pathways, particularly in problems located in sensitive areas of the heart.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_the_permanent_pacemaker_process_work_when_Holter_ECG_results_in_children_show_excessive_slowing_of_the_heart\"><\/span>How does the permanent pacemaker process work when Holter ECG results in children show excessive slowing of the heart?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Recordings do not always reveal situations in which the heart beats rapidly; sometimes the problem is that the heart cannot generate enough electrical impulses or that the generated impulses cannot reach the lower chambers. Congenital or acquired interruptions in the conduction pathways between the upper and lower parts of the heart may cause the heart rate to slow to a level insufficient to supply vital organs. When such profound slowing is detected, permanent pacemaker systems are used to support the heart&#8217;s function and ensure that it pumps the blood the body needs.<\/p>\n<p>Pacemakers consist of an advanced battery and thin conductive wires connected to the heart. In infants and young children, because the blood vessels are very narrow, the wires are generally surgically placed on the outer surface of the heart through the chest cavity, while the battery is positioned beneath the skin in the abdominal area. In school-aged children whose vascular structures have grown sufficiently, the procedure is much easier. The conductive wires are advanced into the heart through the veins beneath the collarbone, and the pacemaker battery is placed in a small pocket created under the skin just below the shoulder. The device continuously monitors the heart rhythm and activates only when the rate drops to a dangerous level, sending tiny, imperceptible electrical impulses to the heart. With this support, the aim is to prevent complaints such as fatigue, weakness, and fainting and enable children to lead active lives like their peers.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_special_devices_are_used_in_conditions_that_cannot_be_detected_by_Holter_ECG_in_children_or_that_pose_a_life-threatening_risk\"><\/span>Which special devices are used in conditions that cannot be detected by Holter ECG in children or that pose a life-threatening risk?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In some cases, a child experiences very serious fainting episodes, but because these episodes occur only once or twice a year, no findings may be detected during twenty-four-hour monitoring. To address this major diagnostic gap, rhythm-recording devices (loop recorders) are used, which are implanted beneath the skin in the chest area under simple local anesthesia. These devices are invisible from the outside, have no wires, and continuously monitor the heart&#8217;s electrical activity for up to three years. When they detect a dangerous slowing or excessive acceleration according to predefined settings, they save the electrical map of that moment in their internal memory. These recordings, which show what happens in the child&#8217;s heart during an episode, provide doctors with definitive data for planning an intervention.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, more advanced protective systems are needed for children with congenital differences in heart structure or those at risk of very serious rhythm disorders that may threaten life by causing blood pressure to drop to zero. Special devices are implanted in these children that not only increase the heart rate but can also detect dangerous and irregular heartbeats and deliver an electrical shock to restore the heart to its normal rhythm. Some of these internal devices that support the heart or help establish a diagnosis include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Defibrillators (ICD)<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Rhythm recorders (ILR)<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Pacemakers (Pacemaker)<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Monitoring devices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Holter ECG in children is a portable monitoring method that allows the heart rhythm to be recorded continuously, usually for twenty-four hours, during daily life activities. This lightweight device stores all the electrical signals of the heart in a digital memory through adhesive electrodes attached to the child&#8217;s chest. In pediatric cardiology, this monitoring is [&#8230;]\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2808,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[30],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2809","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pediatric-cardiology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cansaran.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2809","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cansaran.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cansaran.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cansaran.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cansaran.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2809"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/cansaran.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2809\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3128,"href":"https:\/\/cansaran.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2809\/revisions\/3128"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cansaran.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2808"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cansaran.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2809"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cansaran.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2809"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cansaran.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2809"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}