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Holter
The Need
Holter monitoring is a basic, noninvasive tool for evaluating and managing cardiac symptoms. Two leads of electrocardiography are continuously recorded over a 24- to 48-hour period. The data provides an in-depth representation of a patient's cardiac condition during routine activities of work, sleep, and exercise.
Once collected, the ECG tracing is analyzed to identify a wide array of physiological events: disturbances in the electrical conduction of the heart, myocardial changes associated with ischemia and infarction, evaluation of treatment and drug therapies, and assessment of pacemaker and internal defibrillator function.
AMS provides physicians the benefits of Holter monitoring in a service that is convenient, timely, and cost-effective.
The Procedure and Analysis
The Holter monitor is worn by the patient for 24 to 48 hours. The ECG tracing is collected in two channels and is recorded on a cassette tape. The patient completes a Patient Diary and documents significant events that occurred while wearing the monitor.
When the cassette is returned to LabCorp, it is scanned and interpreted using the Reynolds Holter analyzer. All Holter reports are reviewed by staff analysts; analyst accuracy and proficiency are maintained by LabCorp's quality control program.
The Report
Results, normally available within 24 hours of receipt of the Holter tape, can be sent to the physician via facsimile, telephone, or electronic data transfer. Original reports are returned via first-class mail or LabCorp courier. Cardiology consultants are available for report confirmation.  View a sample report.
 The Equipment (No Capital Outlay)
Analog Holter recorders are provided at no additional charge. The small, lightweight equipment facilitates easy use and promotes compliance. Physicians can choose from different program options according to their equipment and volume needs.
Consumable Supplies
Holter kits for the monitor are available from LabCorp. In addition, LabCorp provides physicians with the opportunity to purchase quality, cost-effective hook-up kits and consumables for other AMS procedures.
Customer Service
Technical support is available from AMS customer service representatives. These experienced representatives are available to answer questions regarding the procedure, equipment operation, patient hook-up, reports, and third-party billing.
Program Options
To accommodate different service needs, AMS offers physicians several convenient program options.
- As-needed basis- provides equipment and service to physicians who only occasionally see a potential Holter patient.
- Keep in office- allows physicians who have a large patient population that requires Holter analysis to rent the Holter equipment from LabCorp and keep in their office.
Billing Options
AMS offers numerous billing alternatives:
- direct patient billing
- account
- private insurance
- Medicare
- managed care plan
Ambulatory Monitoring Services
2451 South Church Street
Burlington, North Carolina 27215
800-289-4358
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