Microlife AFIB BT, Manual

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Microlife AFIB BT – BP A6 BT
Dear Customer,
Your new Microlife blood pressure monitor is a reliable medical device for taking measurements on
the upper arm. It is simple to use, accurate and comes highly recommended for blood pressure
monitoring in your home. This device was developed in collaboration with physicians and clinical
tests carried out prove its measurement accuracy to be of a very high standard.*
Microlife AFIB detection is the world’s leading digital blood pres- sure measurement technology for
the detection of atrial fibrillation (AFIB) and hypertension. These are the two top risk factors of
getting a stroke or heart disease in the future. It is important to detect AFIB and hypertension at an
early stage, even though you may not experience any symptoms. Appropriate treatment will reduce
your risk of suffering a stroke. For this reason, it is recommended that you visit your doctor when
the device gives an AFIB signal during your blood pressure measurement. The AFIB algorithm of
Microlife has been clinically investigated by several prominent clinical investigators and showed
that the device detects patients with AFIB at a certainty of 97-100%. 1,2
Please read through these instructions carefully so that you under- stand all functions and safety
information. We want you to be happy with your Microlife product. If you have any questions, prob
-lems or want to order spare parts please contact Microlife- Customer Service. Your dealer or
pharmacy will be able to give you the address of the Microlife dealer in your country. Alternatively,
visit the internet at www.microlife.com where you will find a wealth of invaluable information on our
products.
Stay healthy – Microlife AG
*This device uses the same measuring technology as the award winning «BP 3BTO-A» model
tested according to the British Hypertension Society (BHS) protocol.
1. Stergiou GS, Karpettas N, Protogerou A, Nasothimiou EG, & Kyriakidis M. Diagnostic
accuracy of a home blood pressure monitor to detect atrial fibrillation. J Hum Hyperten 2009;
1-5.
2. Wiesel J, Fitzig L, Herschman Y, & Messineo FC Detection of Atrial Fibrillation Using a Modified
Microlife Blood Pressure Monitor.
Am J Hypertens 2009; 848-852.