It is a single-use heart monitor that is applied to the chest to record electrical activity of the heart, capturing every heart beat. Once the recording duration is complete, the device must be returned to the analysis centre in the UK (you will be instructed to either return by mail or directly to the clinic where it was fitted). A specialist team of highly trained Cardiac Physiologists will analyse the recorded ECG data and provide a report to a healthcare professional who will be responsible for interpreting the results. These will be communicated to you by your prescribing healthcare professional.

The CardioSTAT monitor is available only when prescribed by a physician or healthcare professional. This may be through your GP, the Cardiology clinic or a stroke clinic. If you do not have a medical prescription for the CardioSTAT test or if you have a prescription for a Holter, you must talk to your doctor to get a prescription for a CardioSTAT test.

Through the HSE/NHS via a Cardiac or Stroke Specialist, or through private healthcare institutions. This may be applied in clinic/hospital or shipped directly to your home from the referring doctor/clinic.

CardioSTAT is available privately so speak to your private hospital institution for advice. Please consult your insurer specifying that this is an "ambulatory ECG test or Holter monitor".

Follow the instructions provided - this will include cleaning the skin and you may need to remove hairs using a razor. Do not apply lotion or cream on the torso (chest area). Wear loose-fitting clothing that allows easy access to the torso (for example, a shirt). Bring a list of your medications.

You can go about your usual activities including sport but avoid excessive sweating and avoid sports that include submerging yourself in water.