Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) on your HUAWEI watch

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Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) on your HUAWEI watch

This feature measures blood pressure (BP) at preset intervals over a 24-hour period, calculates your averages for the whole day, daytime, and nighttime, and analyzes your BP rhythm. This data is used for hypertension and cardiovascular/cerebrovascular risk assessment.

 
  • This product can be used as a reference in clinical practice, but measurement results should not serve as a basis for medical diagnosis.
  • ABPM is recommended for users whose highest pressure stands at 120 mmHg or above on average or lowest pressure stands at 80 mmHg or above on average, and for users whose doctor recommends ABPM. Measurement frequency can be increased if necessary.
  • During this 24-hour period, BP measurements will be taken frequently during which you'll need to stay at rest. Therefore, it is recommended that you choose a less busy day to conduct this plan, for best possible results.

Initiating an ABPM plan

  1. Enter the device app list and go to ABPM > Start plan. If this is your first BP measurement with the device, touch Next and follow the onscreen instructions to complete wrist circumference and other settings.
  2. If the recommended plan looks good to you, go to Enable > Continue.
     
    • To modify the plan, touch Modify and set Nighttime frequency, Night frequency, and Daytime mode to suit your needs. Then touch Start plan.
    • It's recommended to set the reminder interval between 15–30 minutes during the day while you're awake. After receiving a reminder, prepare for the measurement and assume the correct posture.
    • It's recommended to set the measurement interval at 30 minutes at night while you're asleep. The watch will perform the measurements automatically.
  3. Make sure that your watch-wearing arm is steady, with your elbow bent and your palm facing your chest. Your wrist and palm should be naturally relaxed. Hold this elbow with your other palm, so that the watch is level with your heart, but not pressing against your chest.
    Figure 1. Correct posture for BP measurements

    The watch will automatically inflate and perform measurements while you're asleep, not requiring you to assume the correct posture.

  4. On the measurement screen, touch Measure. Check out the result after the measurement is complete.
  5. When your watch vibrates to notify you of the next due measurement, touch Start and maintain the correct posture.

To end the current plan, enter the device app list and go to ABPM > End plan.

 
  • Medical studies recommend using ABPM for at least 24 hours, with at least one measurement per hour. Valid readings should account for at least 70% of the total measurements, including at least 20 daytime readings and seven night-time ones.
  • Daytime mode is set to Manual measurement by default. When changed to Auto-start, the watch will automatically start a measurement after an 8-sec countdown from the time the reminder goes off, not requiring you to touch Measure.
  • To change Daytime mode during an effective ABPM plan, navigate to the ABPM app home screen, swipe up to access the More screen, and go to Monitoring plan > Daytime mode. However, you'll need to end the current plan if you want to modify the plan time and monitoring frequency.
  • Avoid taking BP measurements while driving.
  • Using ABPM will affect the sleep breathing awareness feature and heart rate monitoring during sleep.

Viewing an ABPM report

On your watch:

  1. Use either of the following methods to access the ABPM measurement screen:
    • Enter the device app list and touch ABPM.
    • Swipe left on the device home screen to find the blood pressure card, and touch the ABPM icon at the bottom of the screen.
  2. Swipe up on the screen to view your BP trend chart, and touch Records to view all measured data. Swipe up again to access Key indicators, where you can touch More to view detailed data for each indicator.

On your phone:

  1. Go to Huawei Health > Health > Blood pressure to access the blood pressure details screen.
  2. Touch Day, Week, or Month to view the corresponding trend chart and average BP data.
  3. Swipe up on the screen and touch the ABPM card, to view or delete all ABPM data records.
  4. Select a data record to view details, such as the average blood pressure and trend of that specific plan.
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