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these situations are completely different.
• Several measurements provide a much clearer picture than
just one single measurement.
• Leave a small break of at least 15 seconds between two
measurements.
• If you are pregnant, you should monitor your blood pressure
very closely as it can change drastically during this time!
This monitor is specially tested also for use in pregnancy
and pre-eclampsia. When you detect unusual high readings in
pregnancy you should check again after around 4 hours later.
If still too high values, consult your doctor or gynecologist.
• If you suffer from an irregular heartbeat, measurements
taken with this instrument should only be evaluated after
consultation with your doctor.
• The pulse display is not suitable for checking the frequency of
heart pacemakers!
How do I evaluate my blood pressure?
Table for classifying home blood pressure values in adults in
accordance with the international Guidelines (ESH, AHA, JSH).
Data in mmHg.
The higher value is the one that determines the evaluation.
Example: a blood pressure value of 140/80 mmHg or a value of
130/90 mmHg indicates «blood pressure too high».
2. Important Facts about Atrial Fibrillation (AFIB)
What is Atrial Fibrillation (AFIB)?
Range
Systolic
Diastolic Recommendation
blood pressure
too low
⬇
100
⬇
60
Consult your
doctor
1. blood pressure
optimum
100 - 130 60 - 80
Self-check
2. blood pressure
elevated
130 - 135 80 - 85
Self-check
3. blood pressure
too high
135 - 160 85 - 100 Seek medical
advice
4. blood pressure
dangerously high
160
⬆
100
⬆
Urgently seek
medical advice!
Normally, your heart contracts and relaxes to a regular beat.
Certain cells in your heart produce electrical signals that cause the
heart to contract and pump blood. Atrial fibrillation occurs when
rapid, disorganized electrical signals are present in the heart’s two
upper chambers, called the atria; causing them to contract quickly
fast and irregularly (this is called fibrillation). Atrial fibrillation is
the most common form of heart arrhythmia or irregular heart beat.
You can live with atrial fibrillation, but it can lead to other rhythm
problems, chronic fatigue, heart failure and - worst of all - a stroke.
You’ll need a doctor to help you control the problem.
How does AFIB impact my family or me?
People with AFIB have higher risk of getting stroke. Since the
chance of having a stroke increases with age, individuals above
the age of 55 years benefit most from screening for AFIB.
However, also for younger individuals with risk factors such as
diabetes or high blood pressure (>160/100mmHg) screening
for AFIB is recommended. Early diagnosis of AFIB followed by
adequate treatment can significantly reduce the risk of getting
stroke.
Younger individuals with AFIB have a relatively low risk of getting
stroke as compared to elder people. For more information please
visit our website:https://www.microlife.com/technologies/blood-
pressure/afib-technology.
Knowing your blood pressure and knowing whether or not you
or your family members have AFIB can help reduce the risk of
stroke.
Microlife AFIB detection provides a convenient way to sereen
for AFIB (Only active in AFIBsens
TM
/ MAM mode)
Microlife AFIBsens
TM
provides a convenient way to screen for
AFIB while taking your blood pressure.
Risk factors you can control
High blood pressure and AFIB are both considered «controllable»
risk factors for strokes. Knowing your blood pressure and knowing
whether or not you have AFIB is the first step in proactive stroke
prevention.
3. Using the Instrument for the First Time
Inserting the batteries
Switch the lock switch
AN
to «unlock» position. The battery
