Interpreting Your Results; Irregular Heartbeat Detection - Veridian Healthcare 01-5021 Instruction Manual

INTERPRETING YOUR RESULTS

Irregular Heartbeat Detection

Your digital blood pressure monitor features an Irregular Heartbeat Detector. This feature
allows users to accurately monitor blood pressure even if an irregular heartbeat should occur.
When an irregular heartbeat is detected, the IHB icon will appear on the display.
Please consult with your physician or trained healthcare professional for further information
regarding an irregular heartbeat and if this symbol appears frequently.
Hypertension Indicator
This unit features our unique Hypertension Indicator. The World Health Organization has
established globally accepted standards for the assessment of high or low blood pressure
readings. The below chart should be considered only as a guideline, always consult with your
physician or health care professional to interpret your individual results.
The Hypertension Indicator, located on the left side of the display, will identify your reading
within a range in accordance with the guidelines set by the World Health Organization (WHO).
The Hypertension
Indicator is
located on the left
side of the display
Stage 3 Hypertension
(red bar)
≥
Systolic pressure: 180 mmHg
or
≥
Diastolic pressure: 110 mmHg
Stage 2 Hypertension
(orange bar)
≥
Systolic pressure: 160-179 mmHg
or
≥
Diastolic pressure: 100-109
mmHg
Stage 1 Hypertension
(yellow bar)
≥
Systolic pressure: 140-159 mmHg
or
≥
Diastolic pressure: 90-99 mmHg
High Normal
(green bar)
≥
Systolic pressure: 130-139 mmHg
or
≥
Diastolic pressure: 85-89 mmHg
Normal
(green bar)
Systolic pressure: ≥ 120-129 mmHg
or
Diastolic pressure: ≥ 80-84 mmHg
Optimal
(green bar)
<
Systolic pressure: 120 mmHg
or
<
Diastolic pressure: 80 mmHg
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