Omron i-C10 instruction manual What is Irregular Heartbeat?

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3. Using the Unit

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 pressure.

If such an irregular rhythm is detected more than twice during measurement, the irregular heartbeat symbol ( ) appears on the symbol when the measurement results are displayed.

Normal Heartbeat

Pulse

Blood pressure

Irregular Heartbeat

Short Long

Pulse Blood pressure

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 abnormally 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 the irregular heartbeat symbol ( ) in the results indicates arrhythmia or not can only be determined by an examination and diagnosis by your doctor.

If the irregular heartbeat symbol ( ) is shown frequently, please 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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Contents Model i-C10 Digital Automatic Blood Pressure MonitorContents Introduction Important Safety Information General UsageSave these instructions for future reference Overview Main UnitArm Cuff Display Package Contents Preparation Installing/Replacing the Batteries Battery Life & Replacement Setting the Date and Time Preparation Preparation Preparation Correct Posture Incorrect Posture Applying the Arm Cuff Taking Measurements on the Left ArmHold the grip on the cuff securely Taking Measurements on the Right Arm Using the Guest Mode Taking a ReadingUsing the User ID Selecting the User IDUsing the Single Mode Using the Unit Selecting the Auto Mode Using the Unit Using the Auto Mode Using the Unit Using the Unit What is Irregular Heartbeat? Instructions for Special Conditions Using the Memory Function Average FunctionTo Display the Measurement Values Auto mode Morning and Evening Averages Morning AveragesEvening Averages About the Weekly Averages Morning Weekly AverageTo Display Morning and Evening Averages Display Morning Average To Delete All Values Stored in the Memory Quick Reference Guide Handling Errors and Problems Error Messages Error Display Cause RemedyTroubleshooting Problem Cause RemedyMaintenance and Storage StorageUsing the Optional AC Adapter Optional PartsTechnical Data Battery LifeTechnical Data What is Blood Pressure? Some Useful Information about Blood PressureExample fluctuation within a day male, 35 years old Omron Medizintechnik