Microlife BP A200 AFIB Manual page 4

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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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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
• How not to store a reading
5. Appearance of the Atrial Fibrillation Indicator for early
Detection (Active only in AFIB/MAM mode)
6. PC-Link Functions
• Installation and data transmission
7. Data Memory
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• 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
• Safety and protection
• Device care
• Cleaning the cuff
• Accuracy test
• Disposal
12. Guarantee
13. Technical Specifications
Guarantee Card (see Back Cover)
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).
 Permanently high blood pressure values can damage your
health and must be treated by your doctor!
 Always discuss your values with your doctor and tell him/her if
you have noticed anything unusual or feel unsure. Never rely
on single blood pressure readings.
 There are several causes of excessively high blood pressure
values. Your doctor will explain them in more detail and offer
treatment where appropriate. Besides medication, weight loss
and exercise can also lower your blood pressure.
 Under no circumstances should you alter the dosages of
drugs or initiate a treatment without consulting your doctor.
 Depending on physical exertion and condition, blood pressure
is subject to wide fluctuations as the day progresses. You
should therefore take your measurements in the same