Cardiac

24-hour Holter ECG in Taiwan

24小時心電圖

Intermittent heart rhythm problems.

About this test

A portable heart recorder worn for 24 hours. Small sticky patches on the chest connect by wires to a pocket-sized device that records the heart's electrical activity during normal daily activities.

It records the heart's rhythm continuously, so it can show irregular beats that come and go and might not appear on a short tracing. Doctors use it to check for intermittent rhythm problems.

How much does 24-hour Holter ECG cost in Taiwan?

In Taiwan, 24-hour Holter ECG is listed on its own from US$100 at 1 hospital. In the United States a typical cash price is US$215 (MDsave Holter Monitoring, checked 2026-10-11).

Price on its own

HospitalCityAs listedPriceNote
Mennonite Christian HospitalHualien24-Hour Holter ECG
US$100
NT$3,200
Source ↗ · checked 2026-09-20
US$ at 32.1 TWD, 23 Sep 2026; you pay in NT$.

Packages that include it

PackageHospitalPrice
Cardiovascular Health CheckupMennonite Christian Hospital, Hualien
US$405
NT$13,000

What US screening guidelines say

The US Preventive Services Task Force is an independent US panel whose recommendations cover people without symptoms. Shown for comparison; it is not advice for you.

Insufficient evidence (grade I)The USPSTF says the evidence is insufficient to weigh the benefits and harms of screening for atrial fibrillation in adults 50 years or older. (2022) · USPSTF ↗ Note: The statement treats wearing a portable monitor for several days or weeks as a continuous screening strategy, and its evidence included a 72-hour Holter study. It applies only to people without signs or symptoms of atrial fibrillation.

Before this test

This is general information about how the exam is usually done, not medical advice for you or your family member. Requirements vary by center and by individual health history — always follow the center's own instructions and your own doctor's guidance, especially for any medicine change.

Usually needs no special preparation beyond showering beforehand, since bathing isn't possible while wearing the monitor for 24 to 48 hours.

Mention when booking: Mention any tape or adhesive allergy.

Afterwards: Keep a diary of activities and symptoms, avoid magnets and metal detectors, and return the monitor as instructed.

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