Thread: Anyone experience a HR spike on descents?
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Old 05-09-09 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by rubic
The buffeting, or "flapping jersey syndrome" taps the electrodes of the chest strap in rhythm causing the 200+ HR. The same thing will happen if you rhythmically tap an electrode of a physiologically monitored hospital patient. HR alarms will go off and staff will come running. (Disclaimer, do NOT do this)
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