What should I expect?
By measuring your blood pressure at regular intervals over a 24 hour period, your cardiologist is able to get a clear picture of how your blood pressure fluctuates throughout the day and night. The major advantage of monitoring over single clinic pressures is its ability to detect 'white coat' and labile hypertension.
The blood pressure monitor uses a small blood pressure machine that is attached to a belt around your body and is connected via a tube to a cuff wrapped around your upper arm. It is small enough not to obstruct normal daily life and you can even sleep with it on.
