Main ABPM Holter's purposes:

Use of ABPM Holter:

Diagnosing Hypertension: It helps diagnose hypertension (high blood pressure) by providing a comprehensive picture of blood pressure fluctuations throughout the day and night.

Evaluating Treatment: Doctors use it to assess the effectiveness of blood pressure medications and make necessary adjustments.

Identifying White Coat Hypertension: This test can identify white coat hypertension, a condition in which a patient's blood pressure is elevated in a clinical setting but normal at home.

Detecting Masked Hypertension: Conversely, it can detect masked hypertension, where blood pressure readings are normal in a clinical setting but elevated at home.

Assessing Risk: Continuous monitoring provides detailed information on blood pressure patterns, helping to assess the risk of cardiovascular events.

Attachment: The device consists of a cuff worn around the upper arm and connected to a small recording device that can be worn on a belt or carried in a pocket.

Regular Measurements: The monitor automatically inflates the cuff and takes blood pressure readings at set intervals, usually every 15-30 minutes during the day and every 30-60 minutes at night.

Daily Activities: Patients are encouraged to go about their normal daily activities while wearing the monitor, but they should avoid activities that could interfere with the device, such as vigorous exercise or getting the device wet.

Recording Symptoms: Patients may be asked to keep a diary of their activities and any symptoms they experience, noting the time and what they did when the symptoms occurred.

Data Analysis: After the monitoring period, the device is returned to the healthcare provider, who will analyze the recorded data alongside the patient's diary entries to identify any patterns or issues.