Patients - FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

 

CAN I SHOWER WHILE WEARING A HEART MONITOR?
PLEASE REMOVE YOUR DEVICE EVERY TIME YOU SHOWER.

 

DO I HAVE TO STAY AT HOME DURING MY MONITORING PERIOD?
NO, YOU SHOULD RESUME YOUR NORMAL ROUTINE, YOUR ONLY RESTRICTION IS TO BE SURE NOT TO GET YOUR DEVICE WET. PLEASE REMOVE THE DEVICE BEFORE ENGAGING IN ANY ACTIVITY WITH WATER.

 

CAN THE DEVICE BE WORN DURING OTHER MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS AND EXAMS?
IT WOULD DEPEND ON THE TYPE OF EXAM. OUR RECOMMENDATION WOULD BE TO REMOVE THE DEVICE PRIOR TO ANY APPOINTMENTS.

 

CAN I TRAVEL THROUGH THE AIRPORT WITH MY DEVICE?
YES, BUT PLEASE REMOVE THE DEVICE AND BATTERIES FROM THE UNIT BEFORE ENTERING THROUGH ANY TSA CHECKPOINTS.

 

AM I ABLE TO USE ELECTRONIC DEVICES WHILE WEARING MY HEART MONITOR?
YES, ELECTRONICS DO NOT INTERFERE WITH THE DEVICES.

 

AM I ABLE TO SEND OVER MY TRANSMISSIONS WITH A CELL PHONE TO YOUR MONITORING CENTER?
YES, BUT IT IS ALWAYS RECOMMENDED TO USE A LANDLINE WHEN POSSIBLE.