A cardiac evaluation conducted over a 48-hour period to assess the heart’s response to physical exertion or pharmacological stimulation. This extended monitoring allows for a more comprehensive analysis of cardiac function compared to shorter duration tests. For example, it may involve an initial stress test on the first day, followed by continuous monitoring of heart activity on the second.
Such evaluations are valuable in detecting ischemia, arrhythmias, and other cardiac abnormalities that may not be apparent during shorter assessments. The prolonged monitoring can improve diagnostic accuracy, leading to more effective treatment plans. Historically, longer monitoring periods have been employed to capture transient or intermittent cardiac events that can be missed in single-day testing scenarios.
