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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 blood
pressure and the 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
Irregular Heartbeat
Pulse
Blood
pressure
Pulse
Blood
pressure
Short
Long
DISPLAY SYMBOLS
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