Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM)
Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM) is a 24-hour continuous measurement of your blood pressure as you go about your daily activities and sleep. This provides a more comprehensive picture of your blood pressure patterns than single readings taken at a doctor’s office.
Services Offered
- 24-hour Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Day and Night Blood Pressure Analysis
- Blood Pressure Variability Assessment
- Morning Surge Evaluation
- Hypertension Pattern Analysis
- Medication Effectiveness Assessment
When You Might Need This Service
- Suspected white coat hypertension (high readings only at the doctor’s office)
- Masked hypertension (normal readings at the doctor’s office but high elsewhere)
- Resistant hypertension
- Evaluating effectiveness of blood pressure medications
- Monitoring blood pressure in high-risk patients
- Unexplained symptoms like dizziness or fainting
- Pregnancy-related hypertension
What to Expect
- A small, portable monitor is attached to a belt around your body
- A blood pressure cuff is worn on your upper arm
- The monitor takes readings every 15-30 minutes during the day
- Readings are taken less frequently during sleep
- You’ll keep a diary of activities and any symptoms
- You’ll return the device after 24 hours
- A comprehensive report will be generated for your doctor
Our Expertise
Our facility uses modern ABPM devices that are comfortable and provide accurate measurements. Our experienced technicians ensure proper setup, and our cardiologists provide detailed interpretation of the results.
Preparation & Aftercare
- Wear loose-fitting clothing with short sleeves or sleeves that can be rolled up
- Maintain your regular daily activities
- Keep a detailed diary as instructed
- The cuff will inflate automatically – remain still during measurements
- You can continue most regular activities but avoid heavy exercise
- You cannot shower or bathe while wearing the monitor
- Try to relax your arm when the monitor is taking a reading