Irregular Heartbeat Detector - HoMedics BPA-960BT Manual

IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT DETECTOR (IHB)
The appearance of the
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 the device does
not replace a cardiac examination, but
serves to detect pulse irregularities at
an early stage.
Movement, shaking or talking during the measurement can result
in pulse irregularities that may cause the appearance of this icon.
Therefore, it is of great importance to not move or talk during
measurement.
To determine the presence of an irregular heartbeat, the average of
the heartbeat intervals is calculated with the first 3 normal effective
heartbeat values. It is important to note that the average is not a strict
mathematical averaging of all recorded intervals. At least 3 beats
with 25% or greater difference from the average heartbeat interval will
generate the
Important Information:
This blood pressure monitor is not designed for use by people with
arrhythmias nor for diagnosing or treating an arrhythmia problem.
As a safeguard, we recommend that if you have arrhythmias such as
atrial or ventricular premature beats and atrial fibrillation or any other
special conditions you should check with your physician before using
your blood pressure monitor.
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icon on the screen.
Irregular
Heartbeat
Detector
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