{"id":26448,"date":"2021-12-03T20:08:38","date_gmt":"2021-12-03T20:08:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/?p=26448"},"modified":"2024-11-11T16:11:51","modified_gmt":"2024-11-11T16:11:51","slug":"ambulatory-blood-pressure-monitoring-the-gold-standard-in-hypertension-diagnosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medical.andonline.com\/ambulatory-blood-pressure-monitoring-the-gold-standard-in-hypertension-diagnosis\/?lang=ce","title":{"rendered":"Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring \u2013 The Gold Standard in Hypertension Diagnosis"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring \u2013\u00a0The Gold Standard in Hypertension Diagnosis<\/a><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/section>\n

Blood pressure monitoring is something that for many of us exists only in a clinical setting. However, when it comes to getting the \u201cbig picture\u201d of your blood pressure, sometimes you have to step outside the doctor\u2019s office, literally.<\/p>\n

When your primary care physician or cardiologist is looking to get a complete picture of your blood pressure levels, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring\u00a0(ABPM)\u00a0can be a useful tool.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n

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The What<\/h3>\n

Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring is exactly what it sounds like. It\u2019s a blood pressure test that\u00a0you take with you<\/a>. You\u2019ll wear a blood pressure measurement device for 24-hours, including while you sleep.<\/p>\n

The device will monitor your blood pressure throughout the day and night, approximately every 30 minutes. At the end of the testing period, your doctor will review all the readings to determine\u00a0how your blood pressure levels correlate with your daily activities and sleep patterns.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n

The Why<\/h3>\n

There are a\u00a0variety of reasons<\/a>\u00a0why your doctor or cardiologist would suggest an ambulatory blood pressure test. It is\u00a0a better predictor of cardiovascular outcomes. Ambulatory BP monitoring can detect abnormal changes in BP that might go unnoticed when it\u2019s only measured in the doctor\u2019s office.<\/p>\n

Can detect changes in BP that might go unnoticed when it\u2019s only measured in the doctor\u2019s office. In some instances, ABPM may determine these readings are due to\u00a0white coat hypertension<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Another potential reason is\u00a0your doctor may suspect that your office readings are lower. In this instance, ABPM would reveal\u00a0masked hypertension, meaning your blood pressure readings are higher outside the doctor\u2019s office or may be elevated while you sleep.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>

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The Big Picture<\/h3>\n

When it comes to blood pressure readings, office tests are good, but ABPM removes any doubt. If taken during an average day it can\u00a0accurately allow medical professionals<\/a>\u00a0to diagnose hypertension or other blood pressure related conditions.\u00a0An ambulatory blood pressure test can also\u00a0help determine<\/a>\u00a0if a patient would benefit from antihypertensive drugs.<\/p>\n

While any sort of medical testing can feel overwhelming, ABPM is an incredibly simple way to determine and improve your blood pressure levels. Even better, diagnosing and treating hypertension can improve your overall health.<\/p>\n

If you think you may benefit from ABPM, speak with your doctor. They can help you determine the best and healthiest course of action for you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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