Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring uses a small, portable device worn for 24 hours to record your blood pressure automatically at set intervals throughout the day and night, including while you sleep.
A single clinic reading can be affected by factors such as anxiety or time of day, and does not always reflect your usual blood pressure pattern. This test is used to confirm a diagnosis of hypertension, assess how well treatment is working, or investigate symptoms that may be related to blood pressure. For more on ongoing management of high blood pressure, see our Hypertension Management page.
The device is fitted at our Alexandra Hills clinic and takes a reading automatically every 20 to 30 minutes during the day and less frequently overnight. You can continue most normal activities while wearing it, and your cardiologist will review the full set of results at a follow up appointment.
This test is used both to confirm a new diagnosis of hypertension and to monitor existing treatment for patients already managing high blood pressure.
The cuff inflates briefly at each reading and then deflates. Some people find the readings mildly uncomfortable, but it does not typically interfere with sleep or daily activity for most patients.
Please ask our team for specific instructions when the device is fitted, as this can vary depending on the device used.
Your cardiologist will review the full 24 hour data set and discuss the results with you at a follow up consultation.
Yes, this is the same test. This page provides the full detail on what to expect.
If your GP has recommended 24 hour blood pressure monitoring, ask them to send a referral directly to BK Heart.
