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How do I evaluate my blood pressure?
The higher value is the one that determines the evaluation. Example:
a readout value between
150/85
or
120/98
mmHg indicates «blood
pressure too high».
2. Important Facts about Atrial Fibrillation (AFIB)
What is Atrial Fibrillation (AFIB)?
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 prob-
lems, 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?
One in every six strokes is AFIB-related. Whilst individuals above the
age of 65 are more likely to have AFIB, individuals as young as 40
can exhibit AFIB. Early diagnosis can help reduce the risk of a stroke.
Microlife AFIB detection provides a convenient way to screen
for AFIB (only in MAM mode)
Knowing your blood pressure and knowing whether you or your
family members have AFIB can help reduce the risk of stroke.
Microlife AFIB detection provides a convenient way to screen for
AFIB whilst 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 you have AFIB is the first step in proactive stroke prevention.
3. Using the Device for the First Time
Activating the fitted batteries
Pull out the protective strip from the battery compartment
AT
.
Setting the date and time
1. After the new batteries are fitted, the year number flashes in the
display. You can set the year by pressing the M-button
2
. To
confirm and then set the month, press the time button
5
.
2. Press the M-button to set the month. Press the time button to
confirm and then set the day.
3. Follow the instructions above to set the day, hour and minutes.
4. Once you have set the minutes and pressed the time button, the
date and time are set and the time is displayed.
5. If you want to change the date and time, press and hold the time
button down for approx. 3 seconds until the year number starts
to flash. Now you can enter the new values as described above.
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).
Optional preformed cuffs «Easy» are available.
Only use Microlife cuffs.
Contact your local Microlife Service if the enclosed cuff
6
does
not fit.
Connect the cuff to the device by inserting the cuff connector
7
into the cuff socket
4
as far as it will go.
Select the measuring mode: standard or MAM mode
This device enables you to select either standard (standard single
measurement) or MAM mode (automatic triple measurement). To
Table for classifying blood pressure values in adults in accordance
with the World Health Organisation (WHO) in 2003. Data in mmHg.
Range
Systolic Diastolic Recommendation
blood pressure too low
100
60
Consult your
doctor
1. blood pressure
optimum
100 - 120 60 - 80
Self-check
2. blood pressure normal
120 - 130 80 - 85
Self-check
3. blood pressure slightly
high
130 - 140 85 - 90
Consult your
doctor
4. blood pressure too
high
140 - 160 90 - 100
Seek medical
advice
5. blood pressure far too
high
160 - 180 100 - 110
Seek medical
advice
6. blood pressure
dangerously high
180
110
Urgently seek
medical advice!
Cuff size
for circumference of upper arm
S
17 - 22 cm (6.75 - 8.75 inches)
M
22 - 32 cm (8.75 - 12.5 inches)
L
32 - 42 cm (12.5 - 16.5 inches)
M - L
22 - 42 cm (8.75 - 16.5 inches)
