Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM) is a diagnostic test
that measures a person's blood pressure over a period of time. The test is
typically conducted by a cardiologist, such as Dr. Ravi Bhushan, and is used to
detect or evaluate hypertension (high blood pressure) or other cardiovascular
conditions.
During the test, the patient wears a small, portable device,
called ABPM device, that automatically measures their blood pressure at regular
intervals throughout the day and night. The device is worn around the patient's
waist and is connected to a cuff that is placed on the upper arm. The device
records the patient's blood pressure readings at different times of the day and
night, and the data is then analyzed by Dr. Ravi Bhushan to determine if there
are any abnormalities.
ABPM is a non-invasive and safe procedure and is often used
to evaluate hypertension, especially in patients who have white-coat
hypertension (blood pressure that is high when measured by a doctor but normal
when measured by an ABPM device) or masked hypertension (blood pressure that is
normal when measured by a doctor but high when measured by ABPM device). This
test can also be used to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment in patients
with hypertension.
Before the test, it is important to inform Dr. Ravi Bhushan
of any medications you are taking or any other medical conditions you have, as
these can affect the results of the test. It is also important to follow any
specific instructions provided by Dr. Ravi Bhushan regarding a physical activity
or other restrictions during the monitoring period.
Overall, ABPM is a useful diagnostic tool that can help Dr.
Ravi Bhushan to evaluate the health of a patient's cardiovascular system and
detect or evaluate
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