When I took my blood pressure SOMETIMES there's a heartbeat symbol next to my pulse reading, but SOMETIMES NOT! What does that mean and what the difference?

An irregular heartbeat or body movement may have occurred. Refer to page E-8 for more information on irregular heartbeats.

Take measurement again and consult with your physician.



See page E-8 on the free manual at the link below:

It states: "What is an irregular heartbeat
The UA-787 blood pressure monitor provides a blood pressure and pulse rate measurement even when an irregular heartbeat occurs. An irregular heartbeat is defined as a heartbeat that varies by 25% from the average of all heartbeats during the blood pressure measurement. It is important that you be relaxed, remain still and do not talk during measurements.
NOTE: We recommend contacting your physician if you see this indicator frequently."


http://personalcare.manualsonline.com/manuals/mfg/lifesource/ua787.html

it is your heart beat or your pulse. If you notice there is another number just below the blood pressure reading. that is your pulse.

The Systolic value (upper number) in the pressure of the blood in mm/hg during the beat of the heart. The Diastolic value (lower number) is the pressure of the blood during the resting period between heartbeats.

Did you check the manual that came with your machine?

There is only one irregular heartbeat symbol that flashes on certain conditions. Refer to the manual available from this site.

Omron Healthcare Instruction Manual Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor...

110/95 Blood Pressure
Is 110/95 Good Blood Pressure or High Blood Pressure?

There are two parts or two separate numbers referred to as blood pressure: Systolic/Diastolic. If the blood pressure is 110/95 (110 over 95), it means that the systolic pressure is 110 and the diastolic pressure is 95.

110/95 blood pressure can also be read as 110/95 mm Hg, or 110/95 millimeters of mercury. The 110 mm Hg Systolic refers to the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats, and the 95 mm Hg Diastolic is the pressure in the arteries between heartbeats.

When determining if 110/95 is a good blood pressure, we looked at the American Heart Association's blood pressure chart.

Blood Pressure Systolic Diastolic Normal Less than 120 Less than 80 Prehypertension 120 - 139 80 - 89 High Blood Pressure
(Hypertension) Stage 1 140 - 159 90 - 99 High Blood Pressure
(Hypertension) Stage 2 160 or higher 100 or higher Hypertensive Crisis
(Emergency care needed) Higher than 180 Higher than 110
For 110/95 to be good, both numbers must fit into the "normal" category above. Otherwise, it will fall into other categories of High Blood Pressure.

Systolic reading of 110 is in the Normal range.
Diastolic reading of 95 is in High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) Stage 1 range.
Therefore, 110/95 is High Blood Pressure (Hypertension Stage 1).

Irregular Heart Beat

To obtain a copy of the manual call HoMedics Customer Support1-800-466-3342. Have the Model Number handy, when you call.

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It shows your heart is till beating and the LCD readout should tell you, your heart rate. Some monitors will also indicate if the heart beat is regular or irregular.

The 'E' means it is not seeing your heartbeat. Try various adjustments when wrapping it on your arm or, try the other arm and be sure to rotate it about 90 degrees for the opposite arm adjustment. If that doesn't work then the pulse counter is probably broken. Any other symbols showing up on screen?