Product Manual

NOTE:
You cannot run the PC Link software and HealthVault™ at the same•
time. Be sure to completely remove the PC Link software before
installing HealthVault™.
HealthVault™ has a mobile app available in both the Apple
®
App•
Store and Microsoft
®
Windows
®
Phone marketplace.
8. IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT DETECTOR
This function indicates allorhythmic heartbeating. If the symbol of IHD
appears on the display that means that certain abnormalities in heartbeat
frequency were detected during the measurement. In this case, the result
may deviate from your normal blood pressure – repeat the measurement.
In most cases, this is no cause for concern. However, if the symbol
appears on a regular basis (e.g. several times a week with measurements
taken daily) we advise you to tell your doctor. Please show your doctor the
following explanation:
Information for the doctor on frequent appearance of the Irregular
Heartbeat Detector
This instrument is an oscillometric blood pressure monitor that
also analyses pulse frequency during measurement. The
instrument is clinically tested. The symbol is displayed
after the measurement, if pulse irregularities occur during
measurement. If the symbol appears more frequently (e.g.
several times per week on measurements performed daily) we
recommend the patient to seek medical advice. The instrument
does not replace a cardiac examination, but serves to detect
pulse irregularities at an early stage.
Remember, only a physician is qualified to interpret the readings
obtained from your blood pressure monitor. No attempt should ever
be made at self-diagnosis or treatment.
3.6. Can Hypertension be Controlled?
Although essential hypertension cannot be cured, it can usually be
controlled by altering lifestyle (including diet), adopting a program of
exercise, stress management and, where necessary, with medication
under a doctor's supervision.
To help reduce the risk of hypertension, or keep it under control, the
American Heart Association (AHA) recommends the following:
Don't smoke•
Reduce salt and fat intake•
Maintain proper weight•
Exercise regularly•
Have regular physical checkups•
3.7. Why Measure Blood Pressure at Home?
Clinical studies have shown improved detection and treatment of
hypertension when regular home blood pressure monitoring is done in
consultation with a physician.
Blood pressure measured in a doctor's office or hospital setting may
cause anxiety and lead to an elevated reading—a condition referred to
as "white coat hypertension."
Home measurements generally reduce the "outside" influences on blood
pressure readings, and can provide a more comprehensive and
meaningful blood pressure history.
Note: While it is important to keep an accurate record of your blood
pressure measurements, don't be overly concerned by the results of any one
measurement. Individual results may be influenced by spiking of your
pressure due to diet, anxiety, or mis-measurement resulting from excessive
arm movement, or misapplication of the cuff. Many readings taken at the
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