How Do I Evaluate My Blood Pressure; Important Facts About Atrial Fibrillation (Afib); What Is Atrial Fibrillation (Afib); How Does Afib Impact My Family Or Me - Microlife BP A200 AFIB Instructions Manual

 If you are pregnant, you should monitor your blood pressure
very closely as it can change drastically during this time!
 If you suffer from an irregular heartbeat, measurements taken
with this instrument should only be evaluated after consultation
with your doctor.
 The pulse display is not suitable for checking the
frequency of heart pacemakers!

How do I evaluate my blood pressure?

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
1. blood pressure 100 - 120 60 - 80
optimum
2. blood pressure normal 120 - 130 80 - 85
3. blood pressure slightly 130 - 140 85 - 90
high
4. blood pressure too 140 - 160 90 - 100
high
5. blood pressure far too 160 - 180 100 - 110 Seek medical
high
6. blood pressure 180 
dangerously high
The higher value is the one that determines the evaluation.
Example: a readout value between 150/85 or 120/98 mmHg indi-
cates «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.
BP A200 Afib
 60 Consult your
doctor
Self-check
Self-check
Consult your
doctor
Seek medical
advice
advice
110  Urgently seek
medical advice!

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 or not 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 or not you have AFIB is the first step in proactive stroke
prevention.

3. Using the Instrument 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).
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)
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