DISPLAY SYMBOLS
IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT SYMBOL (
)
When the monitor detects an irregular rhythm two or more times during the measurement, the Irregular Heartbeat Symbol (
) will appear on the display with the measurement values.
An irregular heartbeat rhythm is defined as a rhythm that is more than 25% slower or 25% faster from the average rhythm detected while the monitor is measuring the systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
If the irregular heartbeat symbol (
) displays with your measurement results, we recommend you consult your physician. Follow the directions of your doctor.
Normal Heartbeat
Pulse
Blood pressure
Irregular Heartbeat
Short Long
Pulse
Blood pressure
HEARTBEAT SYMBOL/HYPERTENSION INDICATOR (
) TAKING A MEASUREMENT
The Heartbeat Symbol (
) flashes on the display during the measurement. The Heartbeat Symbol (
) flashes at every heartbeat.
When the measurement is complete, the Heartbeat Symbol (
) flashes on the display with your blood pressure and pulse rate if the reading is above 135 for the Systolic Blood Pressure value and/or above 85 for the Diastolic Blood Pressure value.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION
The Heartbeat Symbol (
) flashes when the blood pressure reading stored in the memory is above 135 for the Systolic Blood Pressure value and/or above 85 for the Diastolic Blood Pressure value.
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