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How much can i trust a pulse/oxy meter from the store my pulse and sp02 level comes out fine but the line seems to skip a beat always?

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Anxiety : You seem to have an obsession with your health and a lot of anxiety. Your heart is beating and your oxygenation is normal, you'll do better to put the device in a drawer and get some exercise.

Answered 4/1/2013

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Dr. James Chapman answered

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Possibly both: It is possible to maintain a normal oxygen level even if your heart beat is irregular..

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