A diagnostic test in which the heart's electrical activity is continuously recorded on a tape recorder cassette for 24 to 48 hours while the patient works, rests and plays is a(n)

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The description matches that of a Holter monitor, which continuously records the heart's electrical activity for a 24 to 48 hour period. A cardiac stress test involves exercising the heart to monitor its response to physical exertion, echocardiography uses sound waves to create images of the heart, an event monitor is similar to a Holter monitor but is worn for a longer period of time to capture less frequent heart irregularities, and a coronary angiogram is an invasive test that involves injecting dye into the blood vessels of the heart to visualize any blockages.

A Diagnostic Test in Which the Heart's Electrical Activity Is