24 Hour Blood Pressure Monitoring
How is it done?
A cuff similar to a blood pressure cuff you would see in your doctor’s office is placed on the non-dominant arm.
A long tube is connected from the cuff to a monitor about the size of an old cassette walkman. This monitor is placed on a belt around your waist.
The tubing is placed underneath the clothing so that clothing can be easily removed and replaced.
When the cuff is inflating it is important to keep that arm still and relaxed for the duration of the measurement which usually takes around 30sec to 1min. This rule can be ignored if you are driving.
A diary will be given to write down the times any blood pressure medications are taken and to document any exercise performed during the recording period.
Inflation protocol
What to wear
Wear loose fitting clothing if you are to have a 24 hour monitor as the cuff inflates on the arm.
If you have your own belt to wear please bring that to your appointment along with your referral and a list of medications you take.
The monitor and cuff cannot get wet at all.
Please bring along your referral to the appointment.
If you have any further questions, please contact us at:
Queensland Cardiology
St Vincent’s Private Hospital Northside
North Medical Suites, Green Lifts Level 3,
627 Rode Road
Chermside Q 4032
(07) 3861 5522
