Irregular reading from heart monitor - Nautilus Nr Recumbent Exercise Bike

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

I mean, maybe! It IS your heart. Pretty important!! Have you EVER seen a doctor? Do they know about the irregular heartbeat? I would say that just a good physical with the doc is in order. Nothing major, just check your blood pressure, listen to your heart, lungs...

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...

Might indicate irregular hear rate. Need to discuss with your GP asap.

Irregular Heart Beat

As a 30 year EMT, I think I can help you.

There's 2 numbers that make up your blood pressure. The top number is called the Systolic pressure. The bottom number is call the Diastolic pressure. When a blood pressure is taken, it's measuring the pressure that the heart is producing when it pumps blood through the arteries. For example, what's considered a normal blood pressure in a healthy individual is in the range of 120/80. Of course age, life style and other health conditions, play a role in what yours may be. A person with High blood pressure or Hypertension would have a blood pressure of over 160 - Systolic and over 90+ Diastolic. 90 is actually the borderline for hypertension. That's why I indicated 90+.

The other reading on your monitor is your heart rate or pulse rate. It's how many beats your heart completes in one minute. It also indicates an irregular heart beat by the showing a small LED window on the left of the screen adjacent to the Systolic pressure reading, It will say IHB. Any movement or shaking or talking during the measurement can result in pulse irregularities. So hold very still when taking your blood pressure. This irregularity by itself is not of much concern, unless it shows up frequently. In which case, you should seek medical advice.

That covers just about all there is to know about what the readings mean. Armed with this, you should be able to effectively monitor your blood pressure and pulse rate and report them to your doctor.

Hope I was able to help you understand how it works and what it's telling you. if so, please let me know, by rating my response to you. Thanks and have a healthy day.

The wrist monitor, much like ones in doctor's offices, reads your blood pressure and pulse rate.
The large numbers are your blood pressure reading. The Top number is the Systolic and the bottom number is the Diastolic. If you doctor or his nurse has taken your blood pressure and told you what it was, they said for example, 140 over 80, which on your chart would be listed as 140/80. The smaller number at the bottom of the screen is your pulse rate. Some monitors will indicate if the heart beat is regular or irregular. Depending on your age, general health and life style, a normal blood pressure would be in the range of (Systolic) 120 to 130 over (Diastolic) 70 to 80. But, your normal range may be different based on what I said above. Only your personal physician can tell you what yours is or should be.

When using a wrist monitor it must be properly placed on the wrist (1" above the heal of the hand). You must remain very still and try not to talk, until the monitor has completed cycling. Also, having your hand/wrist at heart level, helps to ontain a more accurate reading. Never take readings back to back. Wait at least 2 minutes in between sessions.

If this helped you, please be kind enough to let me know.

Rich
EMT

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.

Irregular Pulse Rhythm

I finally got through to the company customer service person and found the machine has ''gone defective.'' They will pick up this one and send a replacement.