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Using the Blood Pressure Monitor (Cont.)
Irregular Heartbeat Detector
An irregular heartbeat is detected when a
heartbeat rhythm varies while the monitor is
measuring systolic pressure and diastolic pressure.
During each measurement, the monitor will keep
a record of all the pulse intervals and calculate
their average value. If there are two or more pulse
intervals and the difference between each interval
and the average is more than ±25%, or if there
are four or more pulse intervals and the difference
between each interval and the average is more
than ±15%, then the irregular heartbeat symbol will
appear on the display with the measurement result.
Caution:
• The appearance of the irregular heartbeat
icon (
) indicates that a pulse irregularity
consistent with an irregular heartbeat was
detected during measurement. Usually this
is not a cause for concern. However, if the
symbol appears often, we recommend you seek
medical advice. Please note that this monitor
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does not replace a cardiac examination,
but serves to detect pulse irregularities at an
early stage.
Why does my blood pressure fluctuate
throughout the day?
•
Individual blood pressure varies throughout the
day. It is also affected by the way you tie your
cuff and your measurement position, so please
take measurements under the same conditions
each time.
•
If you take medicine, your blood pressure will
vary more.
•
Wait at least 3 minutes between measurements.
Using the Blood Pressure Monitor (Cont.)
Why do I get a different blood pressure at
home compared to the hospital?
Your blood pressure is different throughout the day
due to weather, emotion, exercise, etc. Also, you
may have a different blood pressure in a hospital
due to the "white coat" effect, which means blood
pressure usually increases in clinical settings.
Is the result the same if measuring on the
right arm?
Measuring on either arm is acceptable. However,
results may differ for some people. We recommend
measuring on the same arm each time.
What you need to pay attention to when you
measure your blood pressure at home:
•
If the cuff is tied properly
•
If the cuff is too tight or too loose
•
If the cuff is tied on the upper arm
•
If you feel anxious
•
Taking 2–3 deep breaths before beginning will
be better for measuring
•
Relax for 4–5 minutes to help your calmness
If your problem is not listed, please contact
Customer Support (see page 56).
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