Ambulatory BP Monitoring

What is ABPM Test

It is a medical procedure that involves monitoring and recording a person’s blood pressure over a 24-hour period while they go about their daily activities, including sleep, work, exercise, and leisure time. ABPM provides a more accurate and comprehensive assessment of a person’s blood pressure patterns than traditional in-office blood pressure measurements. It is commonly used to diagnose and manage hypertension (high blood pressure) and assess the effectiveness of blood pressure medications.

Why need ABPM test important?

• Accurate blood pressure measurement: ABPM provides a more accurate assessment of blood pressure than traditional office-based measurements because it captures a person’s blood pressure readings over a 24-hour period, including during sleep and daily activities. This can help identify hidden high blood pressure and prevent misdiagnosis or underdiagnosis of hypertension.
• Diagnosis of hypertension: ABPM is often used to diagnose hypertension, which is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, stroke, and kidney disease. The test helps determine whether a person’s blood pressure is persistently high and requires treatment.
• Monitoring treatment effectiveness: ABPM can help monitor the effectiveness of blood pressure medications and lifestyle modifications in controlling high blood pressure. The test can also help detect medication-related side effects, such as hypotension (low blood pressure) or nocturnal hypertension.
• Personalized treatment: ABPM can help guide personalized treatment plans for people with hypertension, based on their individual blood pressure patterns and response to treatment.