Why might ambulatory monitoring be used in addition to 12-lead ECG monitoring?
A)The patient requested the additional testing.
B)The 12-lead ECG results showed a serious heart condition.
C)The patient was complaining of palpitations but did not have any symptoms during the 12-lead ECG.
D)The 12-lead ECG could not be completed because of patient syncope.

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Ambulatory monitoring, such as a Holter monitor, may be used in addition to 12-lead ECG monitoring if the patient is complaining of symptoms such as palpitations that were not present during the initial 12-lead ECG. This allows for continuous monitoring over an extended period of time to capture any abnormal heart rhythms that may not have been present during the brief period of the 12-lead ECG. The other options (A, B, and D) do not necessarily require ambulatory monitoring in addition to 12-lead ECG.

Why Might Ambulatory Monitoring Be Used in Addition to 12-Lead