Special Function; Atrial Fibrillation Detection - Microlife WatchBP Home N Instruction Manual

Special Function

The atrial fibrillation indicator for early
detection
The WatchBP Home N is designed to detect atrial fibrillation
during blood pressure measurements in the «USUAL» Mode,
«DIAG.» Mode and «NOCTURNAL» Mode. When atrial
fibrillation is detected, the Afib icon is displayed. The device
can detect atrial fibrillation with high accuracy (
of 95% and specificity of 86%)
icon is displayed after the measurement, it is recommended
to visit a doctor.
Joseph Wiesel, Lorenzo Fitzig, Yehuda Herschman and Frank
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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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sensitivity
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If the atrial fibrillation
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Atrial fibrillation is a major cause of stroke which can be
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detected by this device. However, not all risk factors for
stroke, including atrial flutter, may be detected by this
device.
This device may not detect atrial fibrillation in people with
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pacemakers or defibrillators. People with pacemakers or
defibrillators should therefore not use this device to detect
atrial fibrillation.
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