User Guide

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Dear Customer,
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
(AF) and arterial hypertension. These are the two top risk factors
of getting a stroke or heart disease. It is important to detect AF and
hypertension at an early stage, even though you may not experi-
ence any symptoms. AF screening in general and thus also with
the Microlife AFIB algorithm, is recommended for people of 65
years and older. The AFIB algorithm indicates that atrial fibrillation
may be present. 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 investiga-
tors and showed that the device detects patients with AFIB at a
certainty of 97-100%.
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If you have any questions, problems or want to order spare parts
please contact your local 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 infor-
mation 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 and
Irish Hypertension Society (BIHS) protocol.
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Kearley K, Selwood M, Van den Bruel A, Thompson M, Mant D,
Hobbs FR et al.: Triage tests for identifying atrial fibrillation in
primary care: a diagnostic accuracy study comparing single-lead
ECG and modified BP monitors. BMJ Open 2014; 4:e004565.
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Wiesel J, Arbesfeld B, Schechter D: Comparison of the Microlife
blood pressure monitor with the Omron blood pressure monitor for
detecting atrial fibrillation. Am J Cardiol 2014; 114:1046-1048.
Table of contents
1. Important facts about blood pressure and self-measure-
ment
How do I evaluate my blood pressure
2. Important Facts about Atrial Fibrillation (AF)
What is Atrial Fibrillation (AF)?
Who should be screened for Atrial Fibrillation?
Microlife AFIB detection provides a convenient way to screen
for AF (only in AFIB/MAM mode)
Risk factors you can control
3. Using the device for the first time
Inserting the batteries
Setting the date and time
Selecting the correct cuff
Selecting standard or AFIB/MAM mode
AFIB/MAM mode
4. Taking a blood pressure measurement
Checklist for taking a reliable measurement
How not to store a reading
5. Appearance of the Atrial Fibrillation Indicator for early
Detection (Active only in AFIB/MAM mode)
6. Traffic light indicator in the display
7. Data memory
Viewing the stored values
Memory full
Clearing all values
8. Battery indicator and battery change
Low battery
Flat battery - replacement
Which batteries and which procedure?
Using rechargeable batteries
9. Using a mains adapter
10. Error messages
11. Safety, care, accuracy test and disposal
Device care
Cleaning the cuff
Accuracy test
Disposal
12. Guarantee
13. Technical specifications
1. Important facts about blood pressure and self-
measurement
 Blood pressure is the pressure of the blood flowing in the
arteries generated by the pumping of the heart. Two values, the
systolic (upper) value and the diastolic (lower) value, are
always measured.
 The device indicates the pulse rate (the number of times the
heart beats in a minute).