An ECG taken with a small portable recorder capable of storing information up to 24 hours is called a(n):
A) stress test.
B) nuclear stress test.
C) electrocardiogram.
D) cardiac monitor test.
E) Holter monitor test.

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A portable ECG recorder that can store information up to 24 hours is known as a Holter monitor test. A stress test and a nuclear stress test are types of cardiovascular tests that are usually done in a clinical setting. Electrocardiogram (ECG) is the measurement of electrical activity in the heart muscle, and can refer to both a stationary or a portable recording device. Cardiac monitor test is a general term that refers to any recording of the heart's electrical activity over time, and can include stationary or portable devices.

An ECG Taken with a Small Portable Recorder Capable of Storing