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2.9 About Blood Pressure
2.9.1 Irregular Heartbeat Symbol IHB
When the unit 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 which
detected while the monitor is measuring the systolic blood pressure
and the diastolic blood pressure.
If the Irregular Heartbeat Symbol ( ) displays your measurement
results, we recommend you consult your physician, and follow the
doctor’s directions.
2.9.2 Blood Circulation
The blood circulation is responsible for supplying the body with
oxygen.
Blood pressure is the pressure exerted on the arteries.
The systolic blood pressure value (higher pressure or top value)
represents the blood pressure produced by contraction of the
heart muscle.
The diastolic blood pressure value (lower pressure or lower value)
represents the blood pressure produced by relaxation of the
heart muscle.
Normal Heartbeat
Irregular Heartbeat
Short Long
Pulse
Blood pressure
Pulse
Blood pressure
Systolic Blood Pressure
Contraction of
the heart muscle
Extrude blood
Pressure inreased
to the blood vessel
Higher pressure
Relaxation of
the heart muscle
Blood return heart
Pressure decreased
to the blood vessel
Lower pressure
Diastolic Blood Pressure
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