ambulatory blood pressure monitoring

Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) involves wearing a small device that measures your blood pressure at regular intervals over 24 hours or longer. This method provides a comprehensive picture of your blood pressure throughout daily activities and sleep, helping to identify patterns like white-coat hypertension or nocturnal hypertension. It offers more accurate and representative readings than single office measurements, enabling healthcare providers to better diagnose and manage hypertension, assess treatment effectiveness, and reduce the risk of complications related to high blood pressure.