What are systolic pressure and diastolic pressure?
press
artery
vein
blood discharging
Systolic
relax
blood entering
Diastolic
When ventricles contract and pump blood out
of the heart, the blood pressure reaches its
maximum value in the cycle, which is called
systolic pressure. When the ventricles relax,
the blood pressure reaches its minimum value
in the cycle, which is called diastolic pressure.
Irregular Heartbeat Detector
CAUTION
The appearance of the IHB 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 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.
An irregular heartbeat is detected when a heartbeat rhythm varies while the device is
measuring systolic pressure and diastolic pressure. During each measurement,
SAMSUNG ARM BPM will keep a record of all the pulse intervals and calculate the
average value of them. If there are two or more pulse intervals, the difference
between each interval and the average is more than the average value of ±25%, or
there are four or more pulse intervals, the difference between each interval and the
average is more than the average value of ±15%, then the irregular heartbeat symbol
will appear on the display with the measurement result.
Why does my blood
pressure fluctuate
throughout the day?
Is the result the same
if measuring on the
right arm?
Why do I get a different
blood pressure at home
compared to the hospital?
1. Individual blood pressure varies
multiple times everyday. It is also affected
by the way you tie your cuff and your
measurement position, so please take the
measurement under the same conditions.
2.If the person takes medicine, the
pressure will vary more.
3.Wait at least 3 minutes for another
measurement.
The blood pressure is different even
throughout the day due to weather,
emotion, exercise etc, Also, there is the
“white coat” effect, which means blood
pressure usually increases in clinical
settings.
It is ok for both arms, but there will
be some different results for
different people. We suggest you
measure the same arm every time.
What you need to pay attention to
when you measure your blood
pressure at home:
If the cuff is tied properly.
If the cuff is too tight or too loose.
If the cuff is tied on the upper arm.
If you feel anxious.
Taking 2-3 deep breaths before
beginning will be better for measuring.
Advice: Relax yourself for 4-5
minutes until you calm down.
What is the standard blood pressure classification?
Only a physician can tell your normal BP range.
Please contact a physician if your measuring
result falls out of the range. Please note that
only a physician can tell whether your blood
pressure value has reached a dangerous point.
The blood pressure classification published by
World Health Organization (WHO) and
International Society of Hypertension (ISH) in
1999 is as follows:
CAUTION
SYS
DIA
<120
<80
120-129
80-84
130-139
85-89
140-159
90-99
160-179
100-109
≥180
≥110
Level
Blood
Pressure (mm Hg)
Optimal
Normal
High-normal
Mild
Moderate
Severe
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