Private CardioSTAT® – Extended Cardiac Monitoring
The CardioSTAT® is a portable cardiac monitor that records the heart’s electrical activity continuously over several days. This test is used to detect certain heart rhythm disorders that may be difficult to capture with a standard ECG or a 24-hour Holter monitor.
Why have a CardioSTAT® test?
Your doctor may recommend this test to evaluate certain symptoms or conditions, such as:
- Heart palpitations
- Dizziness or unexplained discomfort
- Suspected atrial fibrillation
- Episodes of syncope (fainting)
- Monitoring of a known heart rhythm disorder
- Evaluation following a stroke or cardiac event
Continuous monitoring over several days increases the chances of detecting heart rhythm abnormalities that may not appear during a short ECG performed in a clinic.
How does the CardioSTAT® test work?
The CardioSTAT® test is completed in a few simple steps:
- Device installation
The monitor is placed on your chest in the clinic or at home. - Continuous recording
The device records every heartbeat continuously for several days. - Normal daily activities
You can continue your usual daily activities during the monitoring period. - Device return
Once the monitoring period is finished, the device is returned for analysis. - Analysis and report
The ECG data are analyzed and a detailed report is sent to the cardiologist.
Advantages of CardioSTAT®
- Continuous cardiac monitoring for up to 14 days
- Compact, lightweight, and discreet device
- Wireless, making it more comfortable than a traditional Holter monitor
- Helps detect intermittent heart rhythm disorders
- ECG data analyzed by specialized cardiac technologists
- This technology provides accurate and clinically useful results, helping physicians diagnose and manage heart rhythm disorders more effectively.
Local information: Joliette / Notre-Dame-des-Prairies
Our clinic is located at 24 boulevard Antonio-Barrette, suite 102, Notre-Dame-des-Prairies. Parking is available on site with easy access from Joliette, Saint-Charles-Borromée, and throughout the Lanaudière region.
FAQ - CardioSTAT®
No. The CardioSTAT® is a non-invasive and painless device. It is simply placed on the skin using adhesive electrodes and records the electrical activity of the heart.
The duration depends on the physician’s prescription. The CardioSTAT® can be worn for 48 hours up to 14 days, allowing doctors to detect heart rhythm abnormalities that occur occasionally.
Yes. The CardioSTAT® is designed to be discreet and comfortable. You can generally continue your daily activities, such as walking, working, and sleeping normally during the monitoring period.
