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Abstract

An ambulatory patient monitoring and treatment device configured to be worn continuously is provided. The device includes sensing electrodes, therapy electrodes, and cardioprotective apparel for wear about the torso. The cardioprotective apparel includes a cardioactive band configured to support the sensing electrodes and anterior therapy electrode(s) such that, when worn, the sensing electrodes are disposed on predetermined sensing anatomical regions and the anterior therapy electrode(s) are disposed on an anterior therapy electrode placement region. The cardioprotective apparel also includes at least two shoulder harnesses. Each of the at least two shoulder harnesses includes a force applicator having an elasticity configured to shift breast tissue away from at least one sensing anatomical region and/or the anterior therapy electrode placement region, thereby facilitating the anterior therapy electrode(s) and the sensing electrodes in lying flush with a patient's skin. The device also includes a controller and associated circuitry operably connected to the electrodes.

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