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.
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?
The chart on the right is the
standard blood pressure classifi-
cation published by American
Heart Association (AHA).
Please consult a physician if your measuring result falls outside the range.
Please note that only a physician can tell whether your blood pressure value
has reached a dangerous point.
CAUTION
Blood Pressure Category
Normal
Prehypertension
High Blood Pressure
(Hypertension) Stage 1
High Blood Pressure
(Hypertension) Stage 2
Hypertensive Crisis
(Consult your doctor immediately)
Systolic
mmHg (upper#)
Diastolic
mmHg (lower#)
less than 120
120-129
130-139
140 or higher
Higher than 180
and
or
or
and/or
less than 80
80-89
90 or higher
Higher than 120
This chart reflects blood pressure categories defined by American Heart Association.
and
less than 80
An irregular heartbeat is detected when a heartbeat rhythm varies while the device
is measuring systolic pressure and diastolic pressure. During each measurement,
blood pressure monitor 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.
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