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Appearance of the atrial fibrillation
indicator for early detection
The device is designed to detect asymptomatic atrial
fibrillation during blood pressure measurements in the
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CYCLING»
Mode. If two out of three measurements
detect atrial fibrillation, the Afib icon is displayed. This
device is able to detect atrial fibrillation with high
sensitivity of 97% and specificity of 89%.
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If the
atrial fibrillation icon is displayed after the measurement,
it is recommended to visit a doctor.
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Joseph Wiesel, Lorenzo Fitzig, Yehuda Herschman and Frank
C. Messineo. Detection of Atrial Fibrillation Using a Modified
Microlife Blood Pressure Monitor.
American Journal of Hypertension 2009; 22, 8, 848–852.
doi:10.1038/ajh.2009.98
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This device detects atrial fibrillation, a major cause of stroke.
Not all risk factors for stroke, including atrial flutter, may be
detected by this device.
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This device may not detect atrial fibrillation in people with
pacemakers or defibrillators. People with pacemakers
or defibrillators should not use this device to detect atrial
fibrillation.
