Omron Healthcare BP742 - Manual (Page 8)

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DISPLAY SYMBOLS
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
measurement values.
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MOVEMENT ERROR SYMBOL ( )
The Movement Error Symbol ( ) is displayed if you move your body during the
measurement. Please remove the arm cuff, and wait 2-3 minutes. Reapply the arm cuff
and take another measurement.
HEARTBEAT SYMBOL/HYPERTENSION INDICATOR ( )
TAKING A MEASUREMENT
The Heartbeat Symbol ( ) flashes on the display during the measurement. The
Heartbeat Symbol ( ) flashes at every heartbeat.
When the measurement is complete, the Heartbeat Symbol ( ) flashes on the
display with your blood pressure and pulse rate if the reading is above 135 for the
Systolic Blood Pressure value and/or above 85 for the Diastolic Blood Pressure
value.
USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION
The Heartbeat Symbol ( ) flashes when the blood pressure reading stored in the
memory is above 135 for the Systolic Blood Pressure value and/or above 85 for the
Diastolic Blood Pressure value.
Normal Heartbeat
Irregular Heartbeat
Short Long
Blood
pressure
Pulse
Pulse
Blood
pressure
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 and diastolic
blood pressure.
If the irregular heartbeat symbol ( )
displays with your measurement results,
we recommend you consult your
physician. Follow the directions of your
doctor.