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Risk Group II: Increased CV risk
If the measurement result is above 1SD of the age related mean, the subject has an
increased cardiovascular risk. In such case, the advice is to check the levels of
other cardiovascular risk factors such as blood pressure and lipid levels. Depending
on overall CV risk, lifestyle or even pharmaceutical treatment should be considered.
Risk Group III: Definite CV risk
If the AGE Reader measurement result is 2.9 or above, the subject has a definitely
high cardiovascular risk. It is recommended that other cardiovascular risk factors
should be assessed and treated, with low threshold and target values for starting or
intensifying treatment.
Used in combination with conventional risk scores (UKPDS, SCORE) the
following advice applies:
Normal Group: no risk reclassification to be considered
Risk Group I: no risk reclassification to be considered
Risk Group II: consider reclassification to a higher cardiovascular risk class
Risk Group III: classification as high or very high cardiovascular risk class
suggested
AGE Reader mu Cleaning &
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8 Cleaning & maintenance
8.1 Cleaning instructions
Measurement window.
The measurement window should always be kept clean!
In the design of the AGE Reader mu, special attention was given to allow
cleaning the window by using a removable mat. Place the housing on a
horizontal stable surface and carefully remove the mat in order to clean the
measurement window. Clean the window with a slightly moistened soft non-
fluorescent cleaning wipe (for example the soft reusable cleaning wipes used
for spectacles) using a standard 70% alcohol solution. Avoid scratching the
window and take care that no textile or paper fibres remain on the window,
textiles and paper show fluorescence and may affect the measurement! After
cleaning the window, replace the silicone mat in the proper position.
Silicone mat.
The silicone mat can be cleaned with standard mild cleaning agents by
removing the silicone mat. If desired, the mat can be disinfected with alcohol or
chlorohexidine.
Housing & touchscreen.
The housing and touchscreen can be cleaned with standard mild cleaning
agents, for example a slightly moistened cloth. Make sure no fluids enter the
housing at the connector inlets and no fluid collects at the bottom of the
touchscreen.
8.2 Maintenance instructions
This system does not contain parts that can be serviced by the user!
The internal battery can only be serviced by DiagnOptics personnel with use of an
tool.
The AGE Reader mu is a medical instrument that has been carefully calibrated
before use. Small differences exist in the characteristics of the internal optics and
the LED spectrum. Albeit small these differences may affect the measurement
results of the AGE Reader mu and may impede comparisons of results between
individual instruments. Unique calibration files of each individual system are used in
the AGE Reader mu Software.
Never make changes in the system on your own!
If damage occurs only to the silicone mat, the power supply or the mains connector
set, a replacement can be ordered, see chapter 12.
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