Microlife AFIB ADVANCED Easy, Manual

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• If you suffer from an irregular heartbeat , measurements taken
with this device should be evaluated with your doctor.
• The pulse display is not suitable for checking the
frequency of heart pacemakers!
• If you are pregnant , you should monitor your blood pressure
regularly as it can change drastically during this time.
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This monitor is specially tested for use in pregnancy and
pre-eclampsia. When you detect unusual high readings in
pregnancy, you should measure after a short while again
(eg. 1 hour). If the reading is still too high, consult your
doctor or gynecologist.
How do I evaluate my blood pressure?
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 (AF)
What is Atrial Fibrillation (AF)?
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, disorga-
nized electrical signals are present in the heart’s two upper chambers,
called the atria; causing them to contract irregularly (this is called fibril-
lation). Atrial fibrillation is the most common form of heart arrhythmia.
It often causes no symptoms, yet it significantly increases your risk of
stroke. You’ll need a doctor to help you control the problem.
Who should be screened for Atrial Fibrillation?
AF screening is recommended for people over 65 years of age,
since the chance of having a stroke increases with age. AF
screening is also recommended for people from the age of 50
years who have high blood pressure (e.g. SYS higher than 159 or
DIA higher than 99) as well as those with diabetes, coronary heart
failure or for those who have previously had a stroke.
In young people or in pregnancy AF screening is not recom-
mended as it could generate false results and unnecessary
anxiety. In addition, young individuals with AF have a low risk of
getting stroke as compared to elder people.
For more information visit our website: www.microlife.com/afib.
Microlife AFIB detection provides a convenient way to screen
for AF
Knowing your blood pressure and knowing whether you or your
family members have AF can help reduce the risk of stroke. Microlife
AFIB detection provides a convenient way to screen for AF whilst
taking your blood pressure.
Risk factors you can control
Early diagnosis of AF followed by adequate treatment can signifi-
cantly reduce the risk of getting stroke. Knowing your blood pres-
sure and knowing whether you have AF is the first step in proactive
stroke prevention.
3. Using the Device for the First Time
Inserting the batteries
Switch the lock switch
9
to «unlock» position. The battery
compartment
5
is on the bottom of the device. Insert the batteries
(4 x 1.5 V, size AAA), thereby observing the indicated polarity.
Selecting the correct cuff
Microlife offers different cuff sizes. Select the cuff size to match the
circumference of your upper arms (measured by close fitting in the
centre of the upper arm).
Table for classifying home blood pressure values in adults in
accordance with the international Guidelines (ESH, ESC, JSH).
Data in mmHg.
Range Systolic Diastolic
Recommenda-
tion
1. blood pressure
normal
< 120 < 74 Self-check
2. blood pressure
optimum
120 - 129 74 - 79 Self-check
3. blood pressure
elevated
130 - 134 80 - 84 Self-check
4. blood pressure too
high
135 - 159 85 - 99 Seek medical
advice
5. blood pressure
dangerously high
≥ 160 ≥ 100 Urgently seek
medical advice!
Cuff size for circumference of upper arm
S 17 - 22 cm
M 22 - 32 cm
M - L 22 - 42 cm
L 32 - 42 cm
L - XL 32 - 52 cm