A&D Life Source UA-851THW User Manual

Page E-9 | A&D Medical (Toll-Free): 1-888-726-9966What is an Irregular Heartbeat?The UA-851THW Blood Pressure Monitor provides a blood pressure andpulse rate measurement even when an irregular heartbeat occurs. TheIrregular Heartbeat symbol will appear in the123123123123123123123123123123123123err CUf1932-1AIc UA787EXC¥06 illust¥03,12pdisplay window inthe event an Irregular Heartbeat has occurred during measurement. Anirregular heartbeat is defined as a heartbeat that varies by 25% fromthe average of all heartbeat intervals during the blood pressuremeasurement. It is important that you relax, remain still and refrainfrom talking during measurements.NOTE: We recommend contacting your physician if you see this123123123123123123123123123123123123err CUf1932-1AIc UA787EXsymbol frequently.The Pressure Rating Indicator™ is a feature whichprovides a snapshot of your blood pressureclassification based on your measurements. Thiswill let you quickly know what your blood pressurereadings mean. Each segment of the bar indicatorcorresponds to the Seventh Report of the JointNational Committee (JNC7) on Prevention,Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Pressurefrom the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute- May 2003. For a more detailed look at this bloodpressure classification, please refer to “AssessingHigh Blood Pressure for Adults” on page E-12.The indicator displays a segment, based on the currentmeasurement, corresponding to the JNC7 Classification.NOTE: Due to other risk factors (e.g. diabetes, obesity, smoking, etc.) inaddition to your blood pressure measurement, the Pressure Rating Indicatoris approximate. Please consult with your physician for interpretation anddiagnosis of your blood pressure measurements.Hypertension Stage 2Hypertension Stage 2Hypertension Stage 1PrehypertensionPrehypertensionNormalStage 1 HypertensionPrehypertensionNormalExampleHypertensionStage 2ExampleStage 2HypertensionStage 2 HypertensionHypertension Stage 2Hypertension Stage 2Hypertension Stage 1PrehypertensionPrehypertensionNormalExampleHypertensionStage 2About Pressure Rating Indicator™