Healthy Living BVA-2007 User manual

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Owner’s Manual
for model: BVA-2007
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Blood Pressure Monitor
• Irregular Heartbeat Detector
• Thin, Lightweight Design
• 2 Zones of 60 Memory - 120 Memory Total
• Memory Average of Last 3 Measurements
• Time and Date Indications
• AC Capability

Before using your blood pressure monitor, you should read
and understand all instructions and follow all warnings.
Information in this manual is provided for informational pur-
poses only. This product and manual are not meant to be a
substitute for the advice provided by your own physician or
other medical professional. You should not use this product,
or the information contained herein, for diagnosing or treat-
ing a health problem, disease, or prescribing any medica-
tion. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem,
promptly contact your medical provider.
Important Warnings/Medical
Disclaimer
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Important Warnings/Medical Disclaimer

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Important Warnings/Medical Disclaimer ________________1
Healthy Living _________________________________3-4
Commonly Asked Questions About Blood Pressure________5-8
Intended Use ___________________________________8
Measurement Method _____________________________9
Important information before using the unit___________10-11
Main Unit and Accessories _________________________12
Special Features ________________________________13
Accuracy ______________________________________14
Special Conditions _______________________________14
Battery Installation_______________________________14
Digital Display Symbols ___________________________15
AC Capability___________________________________15
Setting Date, Time and Personalized Levels _____________16
Applying the Cuff ________________________________17
Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement_________________18
Storing, recalling, and erasing measurement data ______19-20
2 Zones of 60 Memory ____________________________20
Taking Care of Your Blood Pressure Monitor___________21-22
Troubleshooting_______________________________23-24
Limited Lifetime Warranty _______________________25-26
Specifications __________________________________27
Note _________________________________________28
Blood Pressure Diary ___________________________29-32
Table of Contents
Table of Contents Copyright © 2006 Samsung America, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Healthy Living
Purchasing this blood pressure monitor is your first step in living
a healthier life, but it is only the beginning. It is also important
to:
STAY ACTIVE - Start out by taking just a short walk each
day. Over time you'll begin to feel more energetic. Walking is a
fun, easy way to help lose weight and also aids in building
stronger bones and a healthier heart!
EAT HEALTHY - Adding more fruits and vegetables to your
diet is a great way to start. Also, look at incorporating more
whole grains, fish and low fat dairy products and keep a check
on your sodium intake. If you're using a blood pressure monitor,
you should already be aware of how sodium can affect your
blood pressure. As always, consult your physician before begin-
ning any dietary changes.
Healthy Living

4Healthy Living
Healthy Living
STAY POSITIVE - A healthy mind goes hand in hand with a
healthy body. Daily relaxation techniques such as meditation and
yoga may be just what you need to alleviate stress. Keep your
mind focused on the positive things in life. Start out by giving
yourself a pat on the back for those walks you are now taking or
that apple you just ate!
WATCH YOUR WEIGHT - Sometimes just a small amount
of weight loss may have a positive effect on your blood pressure.
If you have already started exercising and eating healthier, the
weight loss may just happen on its own!
REMEMBER: Consult your physician before you start or
change your exercise routine, diet, vitamin/supplement intake
and/or blood pressure monitoring.

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Why Should I Monitor My Blood Pressure At Home?
By monitoring at home you can manage your health care between
visits to the doctor. Also, you now have the means to keep a record
of your blood pressure measurements, a valuable tool for both you
and your healthcare provider.
Home monitoring may help alleviate White Coat Hypertension.
This term refers to what may cause a person's blood pressure to
be higher when taken in a medical setting. At times the stress of
just being in a doctor's office may cause blood pressure to rise.
When monitoring at home you may get a truer indication of your
blood pressure because you are in a relaxed, comfortable space.
What is Blood Pressure?
The term "blood pressure" refers to the force or pressure that is
exerted on the body's arteries as blood flows through them. Each
time the heart beats or contracts, it produces pressure in the arter-
ies. This blood pressure is what moves blood through the body,
supplying oxygen and nutrients to every organ.
Commonly Asked Questions About Blood Pressure
Commonly Asked Questions
About Blood Pressure

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When the heart contracts it sends blood out into
the body. This pressure is referred to as systolic.
The pressure that is created as
the heart pulls blood back thor-
ough is called diastolic.
Blood Pressure is recorded as
systolic over diastolic.
What is considered Normal Blood Pressure?
The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on
Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood
Pressure from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute has
set forth the following guidelines regarding high blood pressure.
Guidelines provided are for information purposes only. Please
consult with your physician for proper diagnosis.
Commonly Asked Questions
About Blood Pressure
Commonly Asked Questions About Blood Pressure

Why Does My Blood Pressure Fluctuate?
Blood pressure changes with every beat of the heart and is in
constant fluctuation throughout the day. In addition to natural
changes, other factors that may affect blood pressure are:
Commonly Asked Questions
About Blood Pressure
Commonly Asked Questions About Blood Pressure 7
•Temperature
(too hot or cold)
•Humidity
•Restlessness
•Lack of sleep
•Physical exercise
•Constipation
•Fear
•Anger
•Anxiety
•Food / beverage
consumption
•Your physical
condition
•Stress
Be sure to speak with your healthcare professional to determine
what is affecting your blood pressure.
How Do I Know If I Have High Blood Pressure?
People have the misconception that they can "feel" their blood
pressure rise. In reality it is nearly impossible to tell if your pres-
sure is elevated without having it checked. This is why hyperten-
sion has been named "the silent killer". Start monitoring your
blood pressure today and discuss the results with your healthcare
professional.

Why Is It Important To Control My Blood Pressure?
Left uncontrolled hypertension can place an incredible amount of
stress on your heart and arteries. They are both forced to work
harder to keep blood flowing through your body. Over time this
stress may result in health related problems including enlargement
of the heart, loss of artery elasticity, heart disease, stroke or death.
Making simple lifestyle changes now may help you stay healthy in
the future.
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Commonly Asked Questions
About Blood Pressure
Commonly Asked Questions About Blood Pressure/Intended Use
Intended Use
Healthy Living blood pressure monitors are designed for home
use. They are noninvasive; no part enters your body, and provide
systolic, diastolic and pulse rate measurements. These monitors
are intended for use by adults only and should not be used by chil-
dren under 18 years of age. They are for home use only and are not
intended for commercial or clinical uses. Any clinical or commer-
cial use of these monitors voids the warranty.

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Healthy Living monitors measure blood pressure and pulse rate
by using an oscillometric method, meaning the fluctuations in
pressure are measured. Once the cuff is wrapped around the
upper arm, turn the monitor on and the cuff is automatically
inflated. The inflation of the cuff creates pressure around the
arteries inside the arm. Within the cuff is a gauge which sens-
es the fluctuations (oscillations) in pressure. The fluctuations
measured are the arteries contracting with each heart beat as a
result of the pressure the cuff has placed on the arm. The mon-
itor measures these contractions and converts the information
to a digital value. That is the result displayed on the monitor
screen. Once the measurement is complete the cuff will auto-
matically deflate.
Measurement Method
Measurement Method

10 Important information before using the unit
Blood pressure measurements should be interpreted by a physician
or trained health professional who is familiar with one's medical
history. By using the unit regularly and recording the results for the
physician to interpret, one can keep the physician informed of the
continuing trends in one's blood pressure.
Sit quietly for about 10 minutes. This will allow your body to return
to its normal resting state.
Wrap the cuff snug around your upper arm and lay your arm on a
flat surface at the same level as your heart. Your feet should be flat
on the floor.
Do not move the device during the taking of a measurement; this
may cause an inaccurate measurement.
Perform the measurement in a quiet environment, in a relaxed posi-
tion at room temperature. For consistency, we recommend using
the same arm (left arm if possible) and testing around the same
time each day.
Important information before
using the unit
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If taking multiple measurements, please allow 10 minutes
between measurements. This will allow your blood ves-
sels to return to their normal state.
If you have consumed beverages containing caffeine or
have smoked, please allow 30 - 45 minutes before taking
your measurement.
Do not place the cuff over a jacket
or sweater sleeve; it must be
wrapped around your exposed
upper arm.
Keep in mind that blood pressure
naturally varies from time to time
throughout the day and is affected
by many different factors, such as
smoking, alcohol consumption,
medication, and physical activity.
Make sure the cuff plug is attached to the monitor as
shown above.
Important information before
using the unit
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Important information before using the unit
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Mode
button
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Main Unit and
Accessories
Main Unit and Accessories
Main Unit
Accessories
• 4 AA Alkaline Batteries
• 1 Storage/Travel Pouch
• 9 " ~ 13 " Regular Cuff
Memory
button
Up
button Down
button
Start/Stop
button
(See page 15 for
descriptions of
screen icons.)

The Heart Sense Inflation System senses your
blood pressure before the measurement is
complete, signaling the monitor to adjust the
air pressure amount. The result is a quick, comfortable mea-
surement each time you check your blood pressure.
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Special Features
Special Features
Heart Sense
Quiet Inflation
Large 3 Row Display Screen
Irregular Heartbeat Detector
A unique, low noise, rolling motor system allows our monitors
to inflate quietly.
To make reading your result easier, the monitor comes with a
large 3 row LCD display screen.
This symbol will appear on left of screen indicating an irregu-
lar heartbeat was detected.
Memory Feature
Your Healthy Living Automatic Inflate Monitor features
memory capability of up to 120 measurements and provides
the average of the 3 most recent readings!
Time and Date
The time and date will appear as long as the batteries are
in. Once the batteries are removed the time and date will
have to be reset. The data in memory will remain.

14 Accuracy/Special Conditions/Battery Installation
Healthy Living monitors have been clinically tested against a scientific
device called a sphygmomanometer, considered the gold standard in blood
pressure measurement. All Healthy Living monitors have performed equiv-
alent to measurements taken with this scientific device and are within the
accuracy limits prescribed by the American National Standard for Electronic
or Automated Sphygmomanometers. Healthy Living monitors have been
clinically tested and have met all the requirements to achieve AAMI
(Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation) certification.
Special Conditions
Accuracy
Using the 4 AA Alkaline batteries included, locate the
detachable battery pack on the back of the monitor. Remove
the battery pack and insert the batteries, making sure the
polarities (+/-) are correct. Put the feet of battery pack into
the holes on back case and snap the battery pack back into
place.
When the display screen shows “ ” it is time to replace
with 4 new AA batteries.
Battery Installation
All Healthy Living BPMs are safe and accurate to use with pulse irregular-
ities. However, as a safeguard, we recommend that if you have arrhythmias
such as atrial or ventricular premature beats and atrial fibrillation or any
other special conditions you should check with your physician before using
your Healthy Living BPM.
* To make the batteries last longer, you may want to remove them if you are
not using your monitor for an extended period of time.
* If the unit is used daily, please change the alkaline batteries every 2 months
for better results.

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Digital Display Symbols/AC Capability
Digital Display Symbols
Month
Systolic Rate
Diastolic Rate
Pulse Rate
Low Battery Display
Error Symbol
Hour /Minute
Inflation Symbol
Depress Symbol
Measurement Reading Screen
Irregular Heart Beat
Symbol
Blood Pressure Unit
Pulse SymbolDate
Memory Set
This Healthy Living blood pressure monitor is equipped with
AC capability should you choose to purchase an AC adapter
to power your unit instead of batteries.
AC Adapter Output: 6V DC 1A
*It is suggested that you remove the batteries from the compartment if you are going to use
AC adapter for an extended amount of time.
AC Capability

a.
b.
c.
d.
Setting Date, Time
and Personalized Levels
16 Setting Date, Time and Personalized Levels
Press "MODE" button ("month" starts flashing)
Press "[ ]" and "[ ]" button to set and adjust the correct
month (1, 2, 3 ....12)
Press "MODE" button again ("date" starts flashing)
Press "[ ]" and "[ ]" button to set and adjust the correct
date
Press "MODE" button again ("hour" starts flashing)
Press "[ ]" and "[ ]" button to set and adjust the correct
hour in 12-hour format. A "PM" will appear for PM and dis-
appear for AM.
Press "MODE" button again ("minute" starts flashing)
Press "[ ]" and "[ ]" button to set and adjust the correct
minute (00, 01, 02 ...59)
After entering these settings you will be returned to the
Rest mode and can take a measurement by pressing
START/STOP.

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Applying the Cuff
Applying the Cuff
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
Insert the Cuff Plug into the Cuff Plug Jack
on the Monitor.
Pull the Velcro tab so the cuff is laying flat
with the Velcro facing up at you.
Pull the cuff to the left of the metal ring to
form an opening for your arm.
Put your left arm through the cuff loop.
The bottom of the cuff should be approx.
0.5 inch above elbow. The cuff tube
should lie over the brachial artery on the
inside of the arm.
If the cuff is properly positioned the tube
should be running down your arm as in the
illustration to the right.
Pull the cuff so that the top and bottom
edges are snug around your arm. Do not
tighten to the point of being uncomfort-
able.
When the cuff is positioned properly,
press the Velcro firmly against the pile
side of the cuff.
Sit in a chair and place your arm on the
table so that the cuff is at the same level
as your heart.
Relax your arm and sit with your palm facing
upward.
Assure there are no kinks in the air tube.

18 Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement
Taking a Blood Pressure
Measurement
Sit upright in a chair with feet flat on the floor.
a.
Wrap the cuff around the arm (refer to previous page)
b.
Press " " or " " button to select a particular memory zone
then press the "START/STOP" button to start the measure-
ment. The monitor will automatically inflate to the level that
is right for you.
c.
When taking repeat measurements, make sure to
select the same memory zone before pressing
"START/STOP", so the measurement is registered to
the appropriate memory.
*
To stop a reading in process, press the "START/STOP" button.
*
The appearance of this symbol, , signifies that a certain
pulse irregularity was detected during the measurement.
Talking, moving, shaking or an irregular pulse during the mea-
surement can result in the appearance of this icon. Usually
this is not a cause for concern, however if the symbol appears
often, we recommend you seek medical advice. The device
does not replace a cardiac examination, but serves to detect
pulse irregularities at an early stage.

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Storing, recalling, and erasing measurement data
Storing, recalling, and erasing
measurement data
Storing data
After each measurement, the systolic and diastolic rates,
pulse rate and the time & date will be automatically stored.
The memory holds data for the latest 60 measurements in
each of 2 memory zones. If more than 60 measurements are
entered, the memory will automatically clear out the oldest
data.
Recalling data
a.Press the " " or " " button to select the memory zone.
b.Press the "MEMORY" button to get your stored memory
data. If there is no data in the memory nothing will appear.
*If there is data in the memory, the first reading will
be an average of the last three recorded set of
measurements (systolic and diastolic pressure and
pulse rate).
c.Press the "MEMORY" button again and the latest
recorded set of measurements will appear along
with the recording time and date.
d.Press the " " button to read the next set of
stored data.
The data displayed starts with the most recent reading and
continues backwards to the oldest.