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24-hour blood pressure monitoring
The recording reveals how blood pressure changes during activity and sleep, beyond the single measurement in the doctor's office.
At a glance
PurposeFor recording blood pressure during the entire 24 hours, during daily activity and during sleep.
Duration24 hours.
PreparationNot particularly.
Returning to daily activitiesYou continue your normal daily life as much as possible, following the instructions for the device.
When results are availableAfter returning the device and analyzing the measurements.
Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring can help, among other things, when there is a discrepancy between home and office readings, suspected white-coat hypertension, or a need to assess 24-hour blood pressure regulation.
Blood pressure away from the practice
A full day of measurements, not a single value.
An ambulatory blood pressure monitor automatically records blood pressure at regular intervals during activity and sleep.
This shows average blood pressure, fluctuations and patterns during sleep. The record can help confirm hypertension or assess how well treatment controls blood pressure.
Day
Measurements on usual activity, work and commuting.
Night
Assessment of blood pressure during sleep, including whether it falls normally at night.
Fluctuations
Overall picture of average values and volatility within 24 hours.
The process
Automatic readings throughout your normal day.
A cuff at the upper end is connected to a small recorder. At the time of each measurement, you briefly stop the movement of the hand so that the reading is reliable.
Day and night measurements01
Correct cuff
An appropriate size is selected, a test measurement is made and the recorder is programmed.
02
24-hour everyday life
You go about your usual day, noting times of sleep, medication and special events.
03
Profile analysis
Valid readings, day and night averages, and overall distribution are evaluated.
Beyond a single blood pressure reading
The environment can change the measurement.
In some people blood pressure only rises in the doctor's office, while in others it may appear normal there but be high in everyday life. 24-hour monitoring helps clarify the true profile.
When is it used?
For diagnosis, adjustment and a better 24-hour picture.
New diagnosis
When confirmation of repeated or marginal measurements is needed.
White-coat effect
When values in the doctor's office differ significantly from those outside the doctor's office.
Blood pressure at night
To assess blood pressure patterns during sleep.
Medication review
When you need to see if the setting covers the entire 24 hours.
Before, during, after
Small practical movements improve the quality of measurements.
Before
Bathe before fitting and wear a comfortable blouse with wide sleeves. Take the medication as directed unless otherwise directed.
In every measurement
Keep your arm still and relaxed briefly. If a measurement fails, the device may repeat it automatically.
In your diary
Note sleeping and waking times, medications, exercise, severe stress and any symptoms.
Frequently asked questions
Practical answers before your examination.
01
Can I sleep with the device?
Yes. Night recording is an important part of the exam. The cuff will periodically inflate and may cause brief discomfort.
02
Can I have a bath?
Not while wearing the device, unless specifically instructed otherwise for a specific waterproof system.
03
Should I stop my blood pressure medication?
Not without medical advice. The test is often done just to evaluate your usual treatment.
The right test for the right question
Do you need this exam?
The indication and preparation are determined individually by the cardiologist.
Helpful answers
What you need to know.
01
When is it needed?
In possible or known hypertension, large fluctuations in blood pressure or to check the effectiveness of the treatment.
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What information does it give us?
It captures the behavior of blood pressure in everyday life and during sleep, beyond a single measurement.