Disclaimer: This page provides general information and isn’t a substitute for medical advice. If you’re concerned about your symptoms, contact your GP or NHS 111. If you’re experiencing severe chest pain, severe breathlessness, fainting or another medical emergency, call 999.
7-Day Heart Monitor: At-Home ECG Monitoring
A 7-day heart monitor continuously records your heart’s electrical activity for seven days while you carry on with your normal daily routine.
Also known as a 7-day ECG monitor or 7 day Holter monitor, it can be useful when symptoms such as heart palpitations, skipped beats or dizziness don’t happen every day and may be missed by a shorter ECG recording.
With HeartTec, you can order a 7-day heart monitor online without a GP referral. The monitor is delivered directly to your home and, once your recording is complete, you return the device and your results are reviewed and reported on by an experienced UK-based cardiologist.
At-Home ECG Heart Monitoring
Monitor your heart for 7-days, from home. No GP referral needed. Fast delivery, simple monitoring and a detailed cardiologist-reviewed report.
Who Is a 7-Day Heart Monitor For?
A 7-day heart monitor may be useful if you’re experiencing symptoms that come and go and don’t necessarily happen every day.
These can include:
- Heart palpitations
- A racing or unusually fast heartbeat
- Skipped or extra beats
- An irregular heartbeat
- Unexplained dizziness or light-headedness
- Feeling faint
- Symptoms that occur at night or while resting
These symptoms don’t necessarily mean that you have a heart condition. However, if they keep happening, it can be helpful to record your heart rhythm over a longer period so a cardiologist has more information to review.
The benefit of a longer monitoring period is that there’s more chance of capturing an irregular heart rhythm when your symptoms actually happen. This can be particularly useful if you’ve previously had a standard ECG but your symptoms didn’t occur while you were being tested.
An ECG Holter Monitor may also be useful for people taking certain medications, including some ADHD medications, where monitoring heart rate or rhythm has been recommended.
If you’ve been advised to have an ECG or heart monitoring as part of your medication review, a longer monitoring period, such as a 7-day ECG recording, can often provide useful information for your healthcare professional.
Call 999 immediately if your palpitations are accompanied by:
- Chest pain or tightness
- Severe shortness of breath
- Fainting or loss of consciousness
- Pain spreading into your arm, jaw or back
If your symptoms aren’t severe but keep happening, it’s worth arranging further investigation.
What Is a 7-Day Heart Monitor Used For?
A 7-day heart monitor is used to look for changes or irregularities in your heart rhythm over a longer period of time.
Because the monitor records continuously, it can capture your heart activity while you’re working, relaxing and sleeping.
The recording may identify rhythm changes such as:
- Atrial fibrillation (AF)
- Tachycardia (a fast heart rate)
- Bradycardia (a slow heart rate)
- Ectopic or extra heartbeats
- Other heart rhythm abnormalities
A cardiologist will review the recording to look for anything unusual that could help explain the symptoms you’ve been experiencing. They’ll also identify any potentially serious heart rhythm problems that may need further investigation or treatment.
Our 7-Day Heart Monitor service is reviewed by an experienced UK-based cardiologist, giving you a clear report on your heart rhythm and any recommended next steps.
How Does the 7-Day Heart Monitor Service Work?
HeartTec’s 7-day heart monitor service allows you to record your heart rhythm over seven days, from the comfort of your own home, before having the results reviewed by a cardiologist.
With HeartTec, the process is simple:
- Order online – choose the 7-day monitoring option.
- Receive your monitor – everything you need is delivered directly to your home.
- Fit the device – follow the instructions provided to attach the monitor yourself.
- Wear it for seven days – carry on with your normal routine while your heart rhythm is recorded.
- Return the monitor – send the device back to HeartTec once your recording is complete.
- Receive your results – your recording is analysed and reported on by an experienced UK-based cardiologist.
Why Choose a 7-Day Heart Monitor Instead of a 24-Hour ECG?
A 24-hour monitor can be useful if you’re experiencing symptoms every day. However, heart palpitations and other symptoms aren’t always predictable.
If you only experience symptoms once or twice a week, you could complete a 24-hour recording without experiencing them at all.
A 7-day heart monitor gives you a longer window in which to record your heart and is particularly useful if your symptoms only happen a few times a week.
If your symptoms happen less than once a week or are very unpredictable, a 14-day heart monitor may be more suitable.
Can You Wear a 7-Day Heart Monitor at Home?
Yes. A 7-day ECG monitor is designed to record your heart while you carry on with everyday life.
HeartTec’s service is completed at home, so you don’t need to visit a clinic to have your monitor fitted. The device is delivered to your door with clear instructions explaining how to fit and use it.
You can then continue with your normal routine while your heart rhythm is recorded, including while you’re sleeping.
Once your results are ready, we can also send a copy of your cardiologist report directly to your GP or doctor if you’d like us to.
Can You Shower With a 7-Day Heart Monitor?
Some ECG monitors are showerproof, while others need to be removed or protected from water. This can vary depending on the device being used, so it’s important to check before showering.
Where available, HeartTec provides showerproof 7-day heart monitors, making it easier to continue with your normal routine without disruption throughout the monitoring period.
We provide clear instructions with your monitor so you know exactly how to wear and care for it.
What Does a 7-Day Heart Monitor Look Like?
A 7-day heart monitor is a small, lightweight recording device worn on your chest using adhesive electrodes.
It’s designed to be discreet enough to wear underneath your clothing while you continue with your normal routine.
How Much Does a 7-Day Heart Monitor Cost in the UK?
The cost of a 7-day heart monitor will depend on whether you have the test through the NHS or choose private monitoring.
HeartTec’s 7-day ECG monitoring service is available from £350.95. You’ll receive everything you need to perform the test, before returning the device. You’ll then receive the report, along with a summary by one of our experienced UK-based cardiologist.
Find out more about our at-home ECG monitoring service →
Can I Get a 7-Day Heart Monitor Through the NHS?
You can get a 7-day heart monitor through the NHS, but you’ll normally need a referral from your GP and there may be a wait for the test.
HeartTec offers a quick and simple private alternative. You can order a 7-day heart monitor online without a GP referral, with the device delivered directly to your home within 2–4 days (excluding weekends and bank holidays).
Where Can I Buy a 7-Day Heart Monitor?
You can buy ECG monitors online, but it’s important to check exactly what’s included. Purchasing a device on its own may give you an ECG recording, but it doesn’t always include professional analysis or a cardiologist report.
Is Seven Days Long Enough to Detect Heart Palpitations?
For many people who experience symptoms several times a week, seven days provides a useful period in which to record the heart.
However, there’s no guarantee that an occasional symptom will happen during any particular monitoring period.
If your palpitations happen less than once a week, or are particularly unpredictable, you may want to consider a 14-day ECG monitor instead. The longer monitoring period gives more opportunity to capture an episode.
FAQs
Do I need a GP referral for a 7-day heart monitor?
Not with HeartTec’s private service. You can self-refer and order your monitor online without needing to see your GP first.
Can I sleep while wearing a 7-day ECG monitor?
Yes. The monitor records your heart continuously, including while you sleep. This can be particularly useful if you experience heart palpitations at night.
How quickly can I get a 7-day heart monitor?
With HeartTec, you can order your monitor online and have it delivered directly to your home within 2–4 days (excluding weekends and bank holidays).
What happens after my 7-day ECG?
Once the seven-day recording is complete, you return the monitor to HeartTec. Your ECG is then analysed and reported on by an experienced UK-based cardiologist, and you’ll receive your report with any recommended next steps.
Order Your 7-Day Heart Monitor
If your symptoms don’t happen every day, a 7-day heart monitor gives you a longer opportunity to record your heart rhythm and capture any changes while your symptoms are happening.
With HeartTec, there’s no GP referral required. Simply order online, receive your monitor at home and complete your seven-day recording. Your results are then reviewed and reported on by an experienced UK-based cardiologist.
Order our 7-day heart monitor today →
Absolutely.
Our 24-hour tapes are small, discreet, and designed to be worn during your normal daily activities such as resting at home, working, and even during sleep. At HeartTec, all devices are worn at home, without needing a clinic visit. You simply post the device back after use.
What’s the difference between a 24-hour tape and a 7-day tape?
A 24-hour tape records your heart’s activity for 1 day, while a 7-day tape monitors it for a full week. A 7-day tape is often recommended if your symptoms are less frequent or unpredictable, as it gives a better chance of capturing irregularities. Both tapes use the same type of ECG monitor, but a 7-day tape simply collects more data over a longer period, which can help with more accurate diagnosis.
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