Definition

Noun: A heart monitor is a piece of electronic equipment designed for the continual observation and recording of the function of the heart. It tracks and displays vital cardiac information, such as heart rate and rhythm.

Usage

A heart monitor is used in medical settings to continuously track a patient's heart activity. It is a specific type of monitoring device. - The patient in the intensive care unit was connected to a heart monitor. - During the stress test, the technician watched the heart monitor closely.

Advanced Usage

• "to be on a heart monitor": to be connected to and under the observation of this device.
  • After the surgery, she was on a heart monitor for 24 hours.

Variants and Related Words

• Cardiac monitor (n): A synonym for heart monitor; equipment that monitors heart function.
  • The cardiac monitor displayed a steady rhythm.
• Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG) machine (n): A device that records the electrical activity of the heart, often used for similar diagnostic purposes.
  • The doctor ordered an ECG to get a detailed reading.
• Monitor (n): A general device for observing or checking the progress or quality of something over a period.
  • The nurse checked the readings on the patient's monitor.

Synonyms

• Cardiac monitor: Equipment for monitoring the heart.
• ECG monitor: A monitor specifically for electrocardiogram readings.

Related Phrases

• Heart rate monitor (n): A device, often wearable, that specifically tracks heart rate, commonly used in fitness.
  • He wore a heart rate monitor during his marathon training. (Note: This is listed as a related phrase, not the target word 'heart monitor' itself).

Noun

1. a piece of electronic equipment for continual observation of the function of the heart