Test / Diagnostic Procedure: Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM)

Measuring your blood pressure is a simple way of checking if your blood pressure is either too high, or too low. The ABMP test is carried out over a 24-hour period, and enables you to move around and continue with your normal daily life.

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What is ambulatory blood pressure monitoring?

Measuring your blood pressure is a simple way of checking if your blood pressure is either too high, or too low. If your blood pressure is too high, this can lead to heart failure and strokes. As such, this easy test may save your life.

Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) is more accurate than isolated single BP measurements. The ABMP test is carried out over a 24-hour period, and enables you to move around and continue with your normal daily life.

During the test, a small digital monitor will be attached to your upper arm by a secure disposable cuff to keep it in place.


Why might I need my blood pressure monitoring?

Measuring your blood pressure at regular intervals over a 24-hour period will allow your consultant to get a clear picture of how your blood pressure changes throughout the day.

Your consultant may suggest 24-hour monitoring to you because they want to see if:

  • Your readings are higher at OneWelbeck Heart Health or higher outside of the centre
  • Any medicines you may be taking are working effectively
  • Your blood pressure stays high overnight

What do I need to do when having my blood pressure monitored?

After your monitor has been fitted, it will take your blood pressure at regular intervals, approximately every 30 minutes during the daytime and 60 minutes during the night. You will need to keep the monitor on at night to get an accurate 24-hour reading.

When the monitor is just about to take a reading, the machine will beep. For the machine to work properly, it’s important that you:

  • Sit down if it is possible to do so
  • Keep the cuff at the same level as your heart
  • Keep your arm steady

Once your 24-hour period is over, you can return your machine to OneWelbeck Heart Health. Your results will have already been automatically stored.


OneWelbeck app

OneWelbeck patients will be offered the use of the MyRecovery smartphone app. This doctor-designed app acts as a mobile patient companion to guide you through the steps to prepare for the ambulatory blood pressure monitoring and prevent and delays to your care.

The app will use two methods to provide you with a seamless ambulatory blood pressure monitoring experience by offering you the right information at the right time through:

  • Video messages from your consultant and clinical team
  • Pre-procedure checklists that are visible to you and your clinical team

Test / diagnostic pricing

Please contact the centre to discuss pricing.


Overview

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Health Insurance

This service or treatment is generally covered by most health insurance policies. You are responsible for checking your insurance policy cover, and you may need a referral letter. Check which insurance companies are covered.

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Doctor Referral Only

You will generally need to get a referral letter from your NHS GP, Private GP, or other doctor to access this service or treatment. Find out more including how we can assist you

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Self-Pay Available

This treatment is available for self-paying users. If you would like to see more information on pricing visit our pricing and payments page.

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Fixed Price Package

For peace of mind, this service or treatment is available for an all-inclusive fixed price package.

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Same Day Availability

We usually have same-day appointments available for this service. Please call us to book.

Heart monitoring specialists

The consultants at OneWelbeck Heart Health have been assembled based on their hard-earned international reputations and expertise. Together, they cover the major London teaching hospitals and leading cardiac services, making up the largest independent cardiology group in the UK.