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The stress test is safe, painless and affordable, also known as ergometry, consists of an examination of physical resistance through various exercises that serve to assess the prognosis of a heart disease under study or already diagnosed. The Holter is a small electronic device, convenient to carry, that records and stores the patient's electrocardiogram. A test with a Holter monitor allows the doctor to obtain a detailed record of the heart rate for a prolonged period, checking the diary with the Holter record helps the doctor diagnose problems with the heart rhythm.