About Blood Pressure
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 detected while the monitor is measuring the systolic blood pressure and the
diastolic blood pressure.
If the Irregular Heartbeat Symbol (IHB) displays with your measurement results, we recommend you
consult your physician.
Follow the directions of your doctor
About Blood Pressure
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.
Health and Blood Pressure
The incidence of hypertension increases with age. In addition, a lack of exercise, excess body fat and
high levels of cholesterol (LDL), which sticks to the inside in blood vessels, reduces elasticity of these
vessels. Hypertension accelerates arterial sclerosis which can lead to very serious conditions such as
stroke and myocardial infarction. For these reasons it is very important to know whether the blood
pressure is within a healthy range. Blood pressure fluctuates from minute to minute, throughout the
day. Therefore, it is essential to take regular measurements to help you identify an average blood
pressure.
Contraction of the heart muscle
Pressure Increased
Relaxation of the heart muscle
Pressure decreased to the blood
vessel
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