24 Hour Blood Pressure Monitor

A 24-hour blood pressure monitor is a watch-like device that measures your blood pressure over a 24-hour period

A 24-hour blood pressure monitor is a non-invasive painless test using a watch-like device that is placed on the wrist and measures blood pressure. 24-hour blood pressure monitors are an important diagnostic tool for your doctor to use.

Preparation

No preparation prior to the test is required.

How is it done

You will be asked to sit down on the examination couch. A 24 Hour Blood Pressure monitor is strapped to your wrist. The device is calibrated with your current Blood pressure using an automatic cuff on your upper arm. The device is then activated.

After 24 hours, you will be asked to return the 24-hour blood pressure monitor. The data will be downloaded and analysed. Your cardiologist will arrange a review to discuss the 24-hour blood pressure results.

Duration

10 minutes.