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BP B3 AFIB

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Keep the arm still during measuring to avoid false readings.

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This device may not or wrongly detect atrial fibrillation in 

people with pacemakers or defibrillators.

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In the presence of atrial fibrillation the diastolic blood pressure 

value may not be accurate.

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In the presence of atrial fibrillation using MAM-mode is recom-

mended for more reliable blood pressure measurement.

What is Atrial Fibrillation (AF)?

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, disorga-

nized electrical signals are present in the heart’s two upper chambers, 

called the atria; causing them to contract irregularly (this is called fibril-

lation). Atrial fibrillation is the most common form of heart arrhythmia. 

It often causes no symptoms, yet it significantly increases your risk of 

stroke. You’ll need a doctor to help you control the problem.

Who should be screened for Atrial Fibrillation?

AF screening is recommended for people over 65 years of age, since 

the chance of having a stroke increases with age. AF screening is 

also recommended for people from the age of 50 years who have 

high blood pressure (e.g. SYS higher than 159 or DIA higher than 99) 

as well as those with diabetes, coronary heart failure or for those who 

have previously had a stroke. 

In young people or in pregnancy AF screening is not recommended 

as it could generate false results and unnecessary anxiety. In addi-

tion, young individuals with AF have a low risk of getting stroke as 

compared to elder people.

Risk factors you can control

Early diagnosis of AF followed by adequate treatment can signifi-

cantly reduce the risk of getting stroke. Knowing your blood pressure 

and knowing whether you have AF is the first step in proactive stroke 

prevention.

For more information visit our website: www.microlife.com/afib.

3. Using the Device for the First Time

Inserting the batteries

After you have unpacked your device, first insert the batteries. The 

battery compartment 

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 is on the bottom of the device. Insert the 

batteries (4 x 1.5 V, size AA), thereby observing the indicated polarity.

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

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confirm and then set the month, press the MAM button 

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2. Press the M-button to set the month. Press the MAM 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 MAM 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 

MAM button 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).

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Pre-shaped cuffs are optionally available.

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Only use Microlife cuffs.

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Contact your local Microlife Service if the enclosed cuff 

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 does 

not fit.

Information for the doctor on frequent appearance of the 

atrial fibrillation indicator

This device is an oscillometric blood pressure monitor that also 

analyses pulse irregularity during measurement. The device is 

clinically tested.

The AFIB symbol is displayed after the measurement, if atrial fibrilla-

tion occurred during measuring. If the AFIB symbol appears after 

having performed a full blood pressure measurement episode (tripli-

cate measurements), the patient is advised to perform another 

measurement episode (triplicate measurements). If the AFIB symbol 

appears again, we recommend the patient to seek medical advice.

If the AFIB-symbol appears on the screen of the blood pressure 

monitor, it indicates the possible presence of atrial fibrillation. 

The atrial fibrillation diagnosis however, 

must 

be made by a 

cardiologist

 based on ECG interpretation.

Cuff size

for circumference of upper arm

S

17 - 22 cm

M

22 - 32 cm

M - L

22 - 42 cm

L

32 - 42 cm

L - XL

32 - 52 cm