Omron M6 Instruction Manual page 20

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3.Using the Monitor
What is Irregular Heartbeat?
An irregular heartbeat is a heartbeat
rhythm that varies by more than 25%
from the average heartbeat rhythm
detected while the unit is measuring
the systolic and diastolic blood pres-
sure.
If such an irregular rhythm is detected
more than twice during measure-
ment, the irregular heartbeat symbol
( ) appears on the display when the measurement results are dis-
played with the measurement results.
What is Arrhythmia?
A heartbeat is stimulated by electrical signals that cause the heart to
contract.
Arrhythmia is a condition where the heartbeat rhythm is abnormal due
to flaws in the bio-electrical system that drives the heartbeat. Typical
symptoms are skipped heartbeats, premature contraction, an abnor-
mally rapid (tachycardia) or slow (bradycardia) pulse. This can be
caused by heart disease, aging, physical predisposition, stress, lack of
sleep, fatigue etc. Arrhythmia can only be diagnosed by a doctor
through a special examination.
Whether the appearance of irregular heartbeat symbol (
results indicates arrhythmia or not can only be determined by an exam-
ination and diagnosis by your doctor.
Warning:
If the irregular heartbeat symbol (
make your doctor aware of it. Conducting self-diagnosis and
treatment based on measurement results is dangerous. Be sure
to follow the instructions of your doctor.
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Normal Heartbeat
Pulse
Blood pressure
Irregular Heartbeat
Short
Pulse
Blood pressure
) in the
) is shown frequently, please
Long