Single blood pressure readings in the practice often say little: many people have higher readings at the doctor’s than in everyday life, while in others blood pressure is raised mainly at night. 24-hour blood pressure monitoring shows how high your blood pressure really is in everyday life.
When is the examination useful?
- to confirm or rule out high blood pressure
- if “white coat hypertension” (raised readings only at the doctor’s) is suspected
- to check whether blood pressure treatment works throughout the day
- to assess blood pressure at night
Procedure
You receive a blood pressure cuff on your upper arm and a small device on your belt. The device measures automatically at regular intervals, more often during the day than at night. Keep your arm as still as possible during each measurement and note special events such as exercise, stress or taking medication. You bring the device back the next day, and we discuss the results with you.
Please book an appointment for 24-hour blood pressure monitoring. It is best to wear a top with loose sleeves. You cannot shower while wearing the device.