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Can a home pulse oximeter be used to rule out an ongoing and/or approaching heart attack or stroke? if so, how?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No, a pulse oximeter cannot rule in or out a future or current cardiovascular event or stroke. It may suggest an acute condition, however clinical context will be essential in further diagnosis workup.

Answered 9/13/2022

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