Holter Heart Monitoring on Shabbat

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Question

Is it permissible to conduct a Holter heart monitoring on Shabbat?

Answer

If it is possible to perform the test on a weekday, it must be done on a weekday. However, if it must be done on Shabbat, it is permitted due to pikuach nefesh (saving a life). However, if possible, ensure that the device is placed before Shabbat and removed after Shabbat. If it is necessary to remove the device on Shabbat itself and there is no other option, care should be taken to shave the area where the device is attached to avoid pulling out hairs on Shabbat. Additionally, one should not go out with the device to a place without an eruv. Refuah shlema.

Source

Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chaim, Siman 328).

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