SMARTHEART™ Automatic Digital Blood Pressure Wrist Monitor

About This Guide

This Quick Start Guide is intended as a supplement to the Instruction Manual. Please read the complete manual prior to first use.

Before applying your blood pressure cuff, ensure your wrist is within the appropriate range: Wrist Circumference Range Suitable for 5.5" - 7.6" (14 cm - 19.5 cm).

A 15-minute resting period is needed to stabilize the body prior to taking a reading. Do not eat, drink, or smoke while resting.

Applying the Wrist Cuff

1. Be seated at a table or desk with your feet flat on the floor. Hold your left arm in front of you with your palm facing upward.
2. Apply the preformed cuff to your left wrist so that the digital display face is positioned on the inside area of your wrist facing you.
3. Adjust the cuff approximately 0.5" from the edge of the head of the ulna bone. The cuff should fit comfortably, yet snugly around your wrist.

Taking the Measurement

1. Rest your elbow on a solid surface with your palm facing upward. Elevate your arm so that the cuff is at the same level as your heart. Ensure the cuff is elevated to the proper level; you may choose to support your hand with a folded towel or book. Relax your left hand. Be seated with your feet flat on the floor and legs uncrossed.
2. Firmly press the [Power Button] to turn the unit on. The display will briefly flash a test display. (See Figure 1).
3. The cuff will automatically inflate. When the measurement is complete and the cuff deflates, your blood pressure measurement and pulse will display simultaneously on the screen. Both the systolic and diastolic readings will display at the same time. (See Figure 2).
4. Consult the included Instruction Manual for information on interpreting your reading results.
5. Press the [Power Button] to turn the unit off and conserve energy and battery life.

Figure 1: The display shows a test pattern, indicating the unit is powering on.

Figure 2: The display shows typical readings: systolic pressure (top number), diastolic pressure (middle number), and pulse rate (bottom number).

Important Notes

• You can stop the inflation or deflation process of the cuff at any time by pressing the [Power Button].
• Many factors such as genetics, age, sex, altitude, physical activity, anxiety, muscular development, certain medications, or even the time of day can influence blood pressure.
• Blood pressure varies from moment to moment; even readings taken after proper rest periods can vary. Home blood pressure readings may vary as much as 10-20 points from ones taken at your doctor's office.
• Variations in your individual readings should only be interpreted by your physician or trained health care professional.
• Consult with your physician to achieve the maximum benefit from your blood pressure monitor.