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Normal Heartbeat
Irregular Heartbeat
Short Long
Blood 
pressure
Pulse
Pulse
Blood 
pressure
DISPLAY SYMBOLS
HEARTBEAT SYMBOL (     )
The Heartbeat symbol flashes on the display at every heartbeat during the 
measurement.
AVERAGE READING SYMBOL (     )
The Average Reading Symbol is displayed when you press the Memory 
button (     ). The most recent average reading appears on the display screen.
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 
readings.
An irregular heartbeat rhythm is defined as a 
rhythm that varies by less than 25% from the 
average rhythm or 25% more than the 
average rhythm detected while the monitor is 
measuring the systolic and diastolic blood 
pressure.
If the irregular heartbeat symbol displays with 
your readings, we recommend you consult your 
physician. Follow the directions of your 
physician.
MOVEMENT ERROR SYMBOL (     )
The Movement Error Symbol (      ) is displayed if you move your body during the 
measurement. Please remove the wrist cuff, and wait 2-3 minutes. Reapply the 
wrist cuff and take another measurement.
2013 ESH/ESC Guidelines for the management of arterial hypertension
Definitions of hypertension by office and home blood pressure levels
These are from statistical values for blood pressure.