BLOOD PRESSURE

WONDERING IF YOU MIGHT HAVE BLOOD PRESSURE OR NOT?

WONDERING IF YOU MIGHT HAVE BLOOD PRESSURE OR NOT?

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A 24-hour blood pressure monitor, also known as ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM), is a diagnostic test that measures a patient's blood pressure regularly over a 24-hour period. The monitor is worn on the patient's arm and automatically inflates at set intervals, typically every 15 to 30 minutes during the day and every hour at night, to record blood pressure readings. This test provides a comprehensive profile of the patient's blood pressure fluctuations throughout the day and night, helping to diagnose conditions such as hypertension (high blood pressure) and assess the effectiveness of treatment.
Patients may undergo ABPM if their blood pressure is difficult to control, if they experience symptoms such as dizziness or fainting, or if their healthcare provider suspects white coat hypertension or nocturnal hypertension.