| 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.
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| 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.
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