24-hour Blood Pressure Monitoring

Your blood pressure is monitored for 24 hours or longer as your physician deems suitable with this system. 24-hour blood pressure monitoring is one of the most accurate methods in the diagnosis of hypertension and determining the response to a treatment. A cuff that is connected to a small device (sized about a walkman) is worn by the patient in this method. You should wear the device, which is also attached to your belt, for 24 hours. In this method, blood pressure is monitored by an automatic device during your usual living conditions (at home, at work, while eating or sleeping, etc.) periodically (30-60 min.). The method, which enables monitoring blood pressure during the daily life and at sleep, does not have any adverse effects.

Considerations for the procedure

• - You should bring 4 AA batteries for the blood pressure monitoring device. Besides, the device will be delivered to you in return for an official ID card, which will be retained in the unit for 24 hours. So, you may want to have a spare ID card with you.

• - Patients on hypertension medication should continue to use it. There is no need for any restriction in activity during the blood pressure monitoring procedure. You should continue all of your daily habits.

• - The device measures your blood pressure automatically. The device gives a sound signal before measuring your blood pressure, then the cuff around your arm will start to inflate. You should not bend your elbow during the monitoring. Your blood pressure is monitored in intervals of 30 minutes between 06:00 and 22:00; and in intervals of 60 minutes between 22:00 and 06:00. These intervals can be altered if deemed necessary by your physician.

• - Your blood pressure will be recorded by the device for 24 hours and reported with a computer in the outpatient clinic.

• - 24 hour blood pressure monitoring device is not affected by mobile telephones or any other electronic equipment.