A ____ is a portable electrocardiograph that is worn by an ambulatory patient to continuously monitor the heart rates and rhythms over a 24-hour period.
A) echocardiogram
B) electrocardiogram
C) Holter monitor
D) thallium test

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The description fits that of a Holter monitor, which is a portable electrocardiograph worn by a patient to monitor their heart rates and rhythms over a 24-hour period. Echocardiogram and thallium tests are both diagnostic tests for heart conditions but are not portable. Electrocardiogram can be portable, but it is not designed for 24-hour monitoring.

A ____ Is a Portable Electrocardiograph That Is Worn by an Ambulatory