11- 24-hour BP, Heart rate and rhythm Monitoring

We undertake Ambulatory Blood Pressure (BP) monitoring which is a painless non-invasive method to obtain Blood Pressure recordings over a 24-hour period. It involves wearing a small cuff around the arm which is then attached to a small monitoring device. The cuff will automatically inflate at regular intervals throughout the 24-hour period. Throughout the day this will be every 20 minutes throughout the day and hourly after 11 pm.

This consistent and regular interval monitoring allows ‘white coat hypertension’ to be eliminated (where BP increases only due to being in a medical environment) and hypertension to be measured effectively. The readings can then be used to determine if medication might be required to control blood pressure, to understand if current medication is effective and to have the desired effect on blood pressure.

You are advised to undertake normal activities such as work so a true 24-hour review can be obtained. Once the monitor is returned, the measurements are downloaded and reviewed.