24 Hour Blood Pressure Monitor
An ambulatory blood pressure monitor monitors your blood pressure every 30 minutes during the day and every hour at night for a 24 hour period.
A technician will place a blood pressure cuff to your upper arm and attach a monitor which is slightly smaller than a standard Walkman. The monitor will be attached by a belt around your waist. The tubing can be hidden under your clothing. During the period of monitoring you will be unable to take a shower, bath, or get the monitor wet since it is a sensitive electronic device.
At the end of the monitoring period, the device is returned to us, and the recorded information will be downloaded digitally and read by a consultant cardiologist.
| Duration: |
It will take approximately 15 minutes to fit the monitor, and 10 minutes for removal. |
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| Preparation: |
You will be required to remove your clothing from the waist up - please wear a two-piece outfit. |
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