Important Facts About Afib And Blood Pressure - Microlife WatchBP Home S Instruction Manual

Important facts about AFIB and Blood Pressure

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 problems, chronic fatigue, heart failure
and —worst of all — a stroke. You'll need a doctor to help you
control the problem.
How does AFIB impact my family or myself?
One in every six strokes are AFIB-related. Whilt individuals
above the age of 65 are more likely to have AFIB, individuals as
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young as 40 can exhibit AFIB. Early diagnosis can help reduce the
risk of a stroke.
WatchBP Home S provides a convenient way to screen for AFIB
Knowing your blood pressure and knowing whether or not you or
your family members have AFIB can help reduce the risk of stroke.
WatchBP Home S provides a convenient way to screen for AFIB
whilt 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.