Prof Dominik Linz emphasises that continuous and prolonged monitoring is most beneficial for detecting infrequent arrhythmias, as these are easily missed with traditional methods. He notes that modern, patient-friendly patches make extended monitoring less burdensome and should be embraced when needed. Clinicians should tailor their approach opting immediately for prolonged monitoring when symptoms are rare or brief, to avoid unnecessary repeated tests and improve diagnostic efficiency. 

Prof Dominik Linz discusses the clinical importance of continuous and prolonged monitoring in diagnosing arrhythmias. He explains that monitoring is particularly valuable when symptoms like palpitations, fatigue or rapid heart rate occur infrequently, making them difficult to detect with short-term tools. Prolonged and continuous methods — especially with newer patch-based monitors — offer greater comfort and reliability, improving both diagnosis and patient reassurance.

Dr Martin Manninger highlights three main points on the evolving role of rhythm monitoring. First, there's a growing shift from physician-led to patient-initiated monitoring, creating new challenges for clinicians to manage and interpret self-collected data. Second, emerging technologies like the Zio Patch offer a practical middle ground between short-term and invasive long-term monitoring. Third, these innovations are not only effective but also well accepted by patients, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and supporting better arrhythmia management.

Dr Martin Manninger discusses the evolving landscape of rhythm monitoring, highlighting a shift from physician-led to patient-initiated approaches. At the Medical University of Graz, clinicians now regularly see patients presenting with their own wearable-generated ECG data. He outlines how monitoring strategies must be tailored to symptom frequency and clinical indication, ranging from short-term Holter devices, Continuous and Prolonged Monitoring and long-term implantable monitors.