Oximeter related query

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In my oximeter oxygen level and pulse reading option is there along with pi% I want to know what exactly is this pi% and by oximeter or blood pressure machine can I know the condition of my heart in anyway ?

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Dr. Soudip Saha

General Physician 5 yrs exp South 24 Parganas

Check spo2 level .if it is above 95 its ok

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Dr. Souness Savio Souto General Physician 9 yrs exp Mumbai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Souness Savio Souto

General Physician 9 yrs exp Mumbai

PI % is a indicator of peripheral perfusion (good blood flow to the peripheries). Pulse oximetry and blood pressure can be reliable indicators of heart function but the heart function can be adequately assessed only with proper investigations like ECG, 2D echo, stress test etc.