How to Use the AfibAlert
AfibAlert™ allows daily or even hourly checks, yet your physician only needs to be contacted when the red light illuminates or you are experiencing symptoms.
The AfibAlert is simple to use for intermittent testing of atrial fibrillation.
Taking a Reading
The patient can take a reading by placing their thumbs on the raised metal tabs called electrodes. For patients who prefer or have physical limitations, a patient cable and wrist electrodes are provided for ease of testing. If preferred, sticky electrodes (not included) may also be used with the provided patient cable.
An exclusive algorithm is used to analyze the patient’s rhythm and the appropriate icon illuminates to signify what action is needed.
Red Light: High probability of AF. Take action as specified by your physician. Upload the data to the AfibAlert web site and inform your physician or call your trans-telephonic service provider as specified by your physician.
Green Light: Low probability of AF. Data has been successfully stored for later upload or transmission. However, if symptoms are present, take appropriate action.
Blue Light: Indicates that the recorder is acquiring and analyzing the data. Also indicates when data is being uploaded or transmitted to a service center.
Yellow Light: Unable to obtain a reading. May indicate poor electrode contact. Test should be repeated.
Transmitting the Data
For more detailed information on taking a reading, please refer to the User Manual [PDF]
Download the AfibAlert brochure [PDF]