AMBULATORY BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR

How Long Will It Last: Usually about 24 hours, but you'll only be in the office for a few minutes.

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How To Prepare: Wear comfortable clothes as you will be wearing the monitor under your shirt. 

Why We Do An ABPM:

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An ambulatory blood pressure monitor is a portable blood pressure recording device. It is used to record blood pressure readings at specified times during a 24-hour period. The monitor consists of an arm cuff attached by a flexible rubber tube to a light-weight monitor. The monitor sits in a pouch held by a waist belt or shoulder strap. This test is usually ordered if a diagnosis of high blood pressure is suspected.

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A one-time blood pressure measurement in a doctor’s office or clinic setting is often not enough to confirm whether or not your blood pressure is too high or even, in some cases, too low. If your doctor suspects that you have hypertension or other blood pressure problems, he or she may refer you for ambulatory blood pressure monitoring.

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You will be given a form to keep a diary of:

• Your symptoms

• Events such as vigorous activity

• Any stressful episodes

• The times and dosage of any prescription medications you are currently taking

• The time you go to sleep throughout the monitoring period