Heart test
24-Hour Ambulatory BP Monitoring (ABPM) in Karkardooma, East Delhi
Blood pressure changes through the day, and a single reading in a clinic can be misleading. With ambulatory BP monitoring, you wear a cuff on your upper arm connected to a small recorder. It measures automatically every 15 to 30 minutes by day and less often at night, while you go about normal life.
- Time needed
- 24 hours at home; about 15 minutes to fit
- Where
- Karkardooma, East Delhi
- Results
- The readings are downloaded and analysed after you return the device.
Why the Ambulatory BP test is done
What it checks:
- Your average blood pressure over the day, the night and the full 24 hours
- Whether blood pressure falls at night as it should
- High readings that happen only at the clinic (white-coat effect)
- High readings that are missed at the clinic (masked high blood pressure)
Why your doctor may have advised it
Common reasons include:
- Confirming high blood pressure before starting medicines
- Clinic readings that differ from home readings
- Blood pressure that stays high despite several medicines
- Checking whether BP medicines work across the full 24 hours
- Dizziness or light-headedness that may be due to low blood pressure
How to prepare
- Wear a loose, short-sleeved or sleeveless top so the cuff fits well
- Bathe before you come; the recorder must stay dry
- Take your medicines as usual unless told otherwise
- Plan to return the device the next day
What happens
- The cuff is fitted on your non-dominant arm and the recorder clipped to your belt
- When the cuff inflates, keep your arm still and relaxed by your side
- Note your sleep and waking times, medicine times and any symptoms in the diary
- Return the device after 24 hours for analysis
Results
The readings are downloaded and analysed after you return the device. The cardiologist reviews the day, night and 24-hour averages with you.
Questions about the Ambulatory BP test
Can I sleep with the monitor on?
Yes. Night-time readings are an important part of the test.
Can I shower?
No. Keep the device dry for the 24 hours, so bathe before your appointment.
Will it disturb my day?
The cuff inflates briefly every so often. Most people carry on with work and normal activities; avoid heavy exercise.
What if the cuff slips?
Slide it back so the tube points down your arm. If it keeps slipping, call the clinic.
Where is ABPM done?
At our Karkardooma centre in East Delhi.
Book your Ambulatory BP test
Pick a time online, or book a walk-in place if the slots are full. Done at our Karkardooma centre, serving East Delhi including Preet Vihar, Anand Vihar, Laxmi Nagar, Shahdara and Mayur Vihar.