Description
Microlife WatchBP Home A BT Bluetooth Home Blood Pressure Monitor with AFIB Detection
AF detection, 3-reading average, 7-day diagnostic mode - Bluetooth connectivity
The Microlife WatchBP Home A BT (BP3MX1-3C) is a Bluetooth home blood pressure monitor with built-in Atrial Fibrillation (AF) detection, designed to support stroke risk prevention through reliable home blood pressure monitoring. According to the manufacturer, its AF detection achieves 98% sensitivity and 92% specificity.
The monitor takes 3 consecutive measurements and averages them for accurate readings, as recommended by doctors. Usual Mode stores up to 250 readings for everyday monitoring, while Diagnostic Mode runs a 7-day self-measurement program that strictly follows ESH and AHA guidelines, with AF detection during each measurement. Readings can be shared via Bluetooth, and data can be transferred to a PC for review using WatchBP software, which is free to download from the manufacturer's website. It is a practical choice for clinicians recommending or supplying validated home blood pressure monitoring for patients with hypertension or suspected AF.
Key Features
- Atrial Fibrillation (AF) detection with 98% sensitivity and 92% specificity (manufacturer data)
- 3 consecutive measurements averaged for high accuracy
- Usual Mode: 3-reading average with 250 data memories
- Diagnostic Mode: 7-day self-measurement program following ESH and AHA guidelines, with AF detection
- Bluetooth technology
- Free WatchBP software for easy data transfer and analysis
Specifications
- Brand: Microlife
- Model: WatchBP Home A BT
- Item number: BP3MX1-3C
- Measurement modes: Usual Mode (3-reading average), Diagnostic Mode (7-day program)
- Memory: 250 readings (Usual Mode)
- AF detection: Yes, 98% sensitivity, 92% specificity (manufacturer data)
- Connectivity: Bluetooth
- Software: WatchBP software (free download)
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is the AF detection on the WatchBP Home A BT?
Microlife reports 98% sensitivity and 92% specificity for atrial fibrillation detection with this device.
What is the difference between Usual Mode and Diagnostic Mode?
Usual Mode takes 3 readings and averages them, storing up to 250 results for everyday monitoring. Diagnostic Mode runs a 7-day self-measurement program that strictly follows ESH and AHA guidelines, with AF detection.
Why does the monitor take 3 readings?
Taking 3 consecutive measurements and averaging them gives a more accurate result, as recommended by doctors.
Does the WatchBP Home A BT connect via Bluetooth?
Yes. The monitor features Bluetooth technology, and data can also be reviewed using free WatchBP software.
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