International Journal of Academic Health and Medical Research (IJAHMR)   Year: 2022 | Volume: 6 | Issue: 8 | Page No.: 57-59 An Improved Design and Construction of a Portable Heartrate Monitor for Adults at Risk of Getting Heart Attacks in Uganda. Download PDF Mugerwa Arthur, Ampiire Annaclet, Akwi Isabella, Muliika Nicholas, Kemigisha Priscilla,Tusabe Martha,Kibirige David,Kasango Ramadhan, Kamuhanda Sucess Abstract: In the fight to improve healthcare in Uganda, there has been a big challenge in investing in preventive measures and a lot of funds have been injected into dealing with the diseases as they surface. It is on record that most Ugandans aged 40 and above have a 50% chance of experiencing a heart attack in their lifetime. Little or no information is available for the general public about the importance of monitoring their health on a regular basis to prevent diseases that can be detected early before serious damage is done. In this paper, an improved user-friendly heart rate monitoring device has been designed and implemented to help in the detection of the signs of a likely occurrence of a heart attack.