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Page Top What causes irregular heartbeat on blood pressure monitor?Things that can cause an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) include: Current heart attack or scarring from a previous heart attack. Blocked arteries in the heart (coronary artery disease) Changes to the heart's structure, such as from cardiomyopathy.
How accurate is irregular heartbeat on blood pressure monitor?This study examined the diagnostic accuracy of an automated BP device in detecting AF. In general, the device showed good results with 100% sensitivity and 85% specificity.
What should I do if my blood pressure machine shows an irregular heartbeat?Go immediately to the doctor if you have additional symptoms with your irregular heartbeat or you've had a heart attack or other heart stress. According to Dr. Hummel, those symptoms include fainting, dizziness, chest pain, swelling in your leg or shortness of breath.
Is it normal to occasionally have an irregular heartbeat?Many people are unaware of minor irregular heartbeats, and even completely healthy people have extra or skipped heartbeats once in a while. Palpitations are more common as you age. Usually, these occasional arrhythmias are nothing to worry about.
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