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Does Heart Bypass Cock Up Heart Rate Monitors?

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I have always had a HRM on my bike which senses heart rate from my chest band. However, since my bypass there is no signal being received. Is this a thing after heart surgery?!

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SheldonC

No.

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SheldonC

Didn’t know they inserted batteries when doing a bypass, scared to ask where 😳

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ChoochSiesta

Tried numerous new batteries. Even bought a new monitor. Still can't get any reading. 🤔

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Fazerboy

What happens if someone else wears the hrm?

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Wooodsie

It is your hardware or software, nothing to do with your heart.

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