Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM)

Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM) is a modern diagnostic method that records blood pressure values over a 24-hour period under normal daily living conditions. It provides an accurate and comprehensive picture of blood pressure variations during both day and night.

When ABPM is recommended

• to confirm the diagnosis of arterial hypertension;
• in patients with fluctuating blood pressure values during standard measurements;
• to identify “white coat hypertension” (elevated readings only in medical settings);
• to assess the effectiveness of antihypertensive treatment;
• in patients with symptoms such as dizziness, headaches, or palpitations related to blood pressure fluctuations.

How the investigation is performed

• A cuff connected to a small portable device is placed on the patient’s arm and fixed at the waist.
• The device automatically measures blood pressure at regular intervals (usually every 15–30 minutes during the day and every 30–60 minutes at night).
• The patient continues normal daily activities and records symptoms or significant activities in a diary.
• After 24 hours, the device is removed and the data are analyzed by the physician.

What information ABPM provides

• confirms the diagnosis of arterial hypertension;
• shows real blood pressure values throughout the day and night;
• highlights abnormal blood pressure variations;
• evaluates blood pressure control under treatment;
• helps establish a personalized treatment plan.

Benefits for the patient

ABPM provides a reliable overview of blood pressure in everyday life, eliminating emotional or situational influences. It is a safe, painless, and highly valuable method for accurate diagnosis and monitoring the effectiveness of antihypertensive therapy.