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IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT DETECTOR (IHB)
The appearance of the
i
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
that 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
i
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
i
icon on the screen.
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.
Irregular
Heartbeat
Detector
