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. 2023 Jul 15;13(14):2382. doi: 10.3390/diagnostics13142382
Benefits
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    Non-invasive, faithful determination.

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    Increased sensitivity and specificity.

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    Painless determination.

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    Allows continuous electrocardiographic monitoring.

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    Does not require continuous hospitalization.

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    Maintaining physical activity during the determination is encouraged depending on the patient’s status.

Disadvantages
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    It requires a specialized hospital and trained staff and the installation of the Holter device.

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    The device cannot come into contact with water: take a shower/bath during the port.

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    Patients with excessive chest hair need to shave.

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    The use of gel and leucoplast for attaching the electrodes can cause adverse skin reactions.

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    Presupposes rest only in the supine position.

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    May cause inconstant insomnia.