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What Is The Purpose Of A Heart Monitor?
Question: What is the purpose of a heart monitor?
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The use of a heart rate monitor depends on the circumstances. These may be used for young babies who are at more risk of SIDS or have a cardiac abnormality. They are used by athletes to help them adjust their physical performance. And a Holter monitor is a heart rate and rhythm monitor used as a study to detect abnormal heart rhythms over a period of time.
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Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh, General & Family Physician
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The use of a heart rate monitor depends on the circumstances. These may be used for young babies who are at more risk of SIDS or have a cardiac abnormality. They are used by athletes to help them adjust their physical performance. And a Holter monitor is a heart rate and rhythm monitor used as a study to detect abnormal heart rhythms over a period of time.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh, General & Family Physician
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