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24 HOUR BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING PROCEDURE

When you visit our TIC Health clinic for a 24-hour blood pressure test, a technician will expertly fit you with a blood pressure cuff that is connected to a compact recording device, which you will wear on your belt. This device is designed to measure your blood pressure periodically throughout a 24-hour period by inflating the cuff at regular intervals. This process captures a comprehensive profile of your blood pressure changes under various daily conditions.

We encourage you to engage in your normal daily activities during this time. Doing so provides an accurate representation of your blood pressure in real-life scenarios, which is essential for a thorough assessment. Whether you’re at work, home, or engaging in light exercise, the monitor will record the necessary data without causing significant disruption to your day.

After the monitoring period concludes, you will return to our clinic where our skilled hypertension specialists will review and analyse the data collected. During a post-monitoring consultation, they will discuss the results with you in detail. Our team will explain the implications of your blood pressure patterns and the necessary steps forward, ensuring you have a clear understanding of your health and any recommended treatments or lifestyle adjustments. This thorough approach helps in crafting a personalised health plan that effectively addresses any concerns highlighted by the 24-hour blood pressure testing.

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24-Hour Blood Pressure Monitoring

24-hour blood pressure testing involves wearing a portable device that measures your blood pressure at regular intervals over a full day and night. This method provides a comprehensive view of how your blood pressure changes in response to your daily routine, sleep cycles, and other normal activities.

Service available at

The Hive Clinic, Edgware

Harley Street Clinic, Marylebone

Benefits of 24-hour blood pressure testing

Comprehensive analysis over time

A 24-hour blood pressure test provides a detailed look at your blood pressure over a full day. This extended monitoring helps to accurately diagnose hypertension and assess how your blood pressure varies during different activities and sleep.

Non-invasive and continuous tracking

Unlike single readings, wearing a 24-hour blood pressure test allows for continuous assessment without the need for repeated hospital visits. It captures blood pressure fluctuations that might go unnoticed during a standard blood pressure check.

Early detection of cardiovascular risks

Continuous monitoring over 24 hours can identify variations in blood pressure that are predictive of cardiovascular events, allowing for earlier intervention.

Risks of 24-hour blood pressure testing

Minor discomfort and sleep disturbance

The cuff inflates periodically throughout the day and night, which can be slightly uncomfortable or disturb sleep for light sleepers.

Sensitivity to the cuff

Some individuals may experience slight discomfort or bruising where the cuff is worn, although this is generally mild and temporary.

Choosing a 24-hour blood pressure test offers

Accuracy

The device provides precise readings that help in making more informed treatment decisions, particularly in managing hypertension and other cardiovascular conditions.

Convenience

It allows patients to continue their daily routines without staying in a hospital, making it easier to monitor their real-time blood pressure in a normal setting.

Effective management of blood pressure

Continuous data collection helps in tailoring personalised treatment plans based on more accurate, long-term blood pressure trends.

Why choose us for your 24-hour blood pressure test?

Choose expertise and comfort with TIC Health’s 24-hour blood pressure monitoring service. Our use of advanced technology and a team of professional hypertension specialists ensure precise and reliable blood pressure measurements throughout the day and night. We are committed to providing an accurate diagnosis and a comprehensive understanding of your cardiovascular health, employing state-of-the-art equipment to capture every necessary detail.
We prioritise patient-centric care – every aspect of your blood pressure testing is managed with the utmost care and professionalism. From the initial setup to the detailed analysis of your results, our process is designed to make you feel supported and informed. Our specialists handle your data with expertise, ensuring that each reading contributes to a thorough understanding of your health status.
Moreover, we uphold transparent practices throughout your health monitoring journey. We believe in clear communication and make every step of the process – from booking to results interpretation – straightforward and transparent. This ensures that you are not only comfortable but also fully informed about what to expect and the significance of your results, making your experience at TIC Health both enlightening and reassuring.

The difference between single blood pressure readings and 24-hour Testing

Understanding the fluctuations of your blood pressure throughout different times of the day is essential for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning. While single blood pressure readings can provide valuable snapshots, they may not fully capture the complexities of your blood pressure behaviour over an extended period.
Category Single blood pressure readings 24-hour testing
Accuracy Single blood pressure readings taken during a doctor's visit provide only a snapshot of your blood pressure at that moment. 24-hour blood pressure testing uses a portable device to measure your blood pressure at regular intervals over a day and night, offering a detailed view of how it fluctuates with daily activities and sleep.
Comprehensiveness Factors like stress or physical activity can affect Single Blood Pressure readings, so they may not accurately represent your typical blood pressure throughout the day. 24-Hour testing helps identify patterns, such as nocturnal hypertension or morning surges, that single readings might miss.
Diagnostic Value Cannot accurately diagnose hypertension or identify cardiovascular risks associated with blood pressure variability. 24-hour blood pressure testing is essential for accurately diagnosing hypertension, especially in cases of white-coat or masked hypertension. It also identifies cardiovascular risks associated with blood pressure variability, linked to higher stroke and heart disease risks.
Treatment Impact Single blood pressure testing is not as effective in tailoring treatment since it only provides a single blood pressure reading. It helps tailor treatment by showing how blood pressure varies throughout the day, assesses medication effectiveness, and evaluates patient compliance.
Clinical Insights Single blood pressure testing does not provide insights that are as detailed as 24- Hour Blood Pressure Testing 24-hour blood pressure testing offers detailed insights that help healthcare professionals make informed decisions and enhance treatment outcomes.
Lifestyle Insights Provides a less accurate and Comprehensive assessment of blood pressure compared to 24 hour blood pressure testing. Provides a more accurate and Comprehensive assessment of blood pressure, ensuring patients receive the most effective care based on their true blood pressure conditions.

Single Blood Pressure Readings

Accuracy

Single blood pressure readings taken during a doctor's visit provide only a snapshot of your blood pressure at that moment.

24 Hour Testing

Accuracy

24-hour blood pressure testing uses a portable device to measure your blood pressure at regular intervals over a day and night, offering a detailed view of how it fluctuates with daily activities and sleep.

Single Blood Pressure Readings

Comprehensiveness

Factors like stress or physical activity can affect Single Blood Pressure readings, so they may not accurately represent your typical blood pressure throughout the day.

24 Hour Testing

Comprehensiveness

24-Hour testing helps identify patterns, such as nocturnal hypertension or morning surges, that single readings might miss.

Single Blood Pressure Readings

Diagnostic Value

Cannot accurately diagnose hypertension or identify cardiovascular risks associated with blood pressure variability.

24 Hour Testing

Diagnostic Value

24-hour blood pressure testing is essential for accurately diagnosing hypertension, especially in cases of white-coat or masked hypertension. It also identifies cardiovascular risks associated with blood pressure variability, linked to higher stroke and heart disease risks.

Single Blood Pressure Readings

Treatment Impact

Single blood pressure testing is not as effective in tailoring treatment since it only provides a single blood pressure reading.

24 Hour Testing

Treatment Impact

It helps tailor treatment by showing how blood pressure varies throughout the day, assesses medication effectiveness, and evaluates patient compliance.

Single Blood Pressure Readings

Clinical Insights

Single blood pressure testing does not provide insights that are as detailed as 24- Hour Blood Pressure Testing.

24 Hour Testing

Clinical Insights

24-hour blood pressure testing offers detailed insights that help healthcare professionals make informed decisions and enhance treatment outcomes.

Single Blood Pressure Readings

Lifestyle Insights

Provides a less accurate and Comprehensive assessment of blood pressure compared to 24 hour blood pressure testing.

24 Hour Testing

Lifestyle Insights

Provides a more accurate and Comprehensive assessment of blood pressure, ensuring patients receive the most effective care based on their true blood pressure conditions.

24-hour blood pressure monitoring procedure

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A clinician will fit you with a blood pressure cuff connected to a compact recording device worn on your belt. Over a period of 24 hours, this device measures your blood pressure by inflating the cuff at regular intervals.

2

The device captures a comprehensive profile of your blood pressure changes under various daily conditions. We encourage you to engage in your normal daily activities during this time. This ensures an accurate real-life assessment of your blood pressure.

3

Whether you’re at work, home, or engaging in light exercise, the monitor will record the necessary data without causing significant disruption to your day.

4

After the monitoring period concludes, you will return to our clinic where our skilled hypertension specialists will review and analyse the data collected.

5

In a post-monitoring consultation, our team will explain your blood pressure results, their implications and the necessary steps forward, ensuring you have a clear understanding of your health and any recommended treatments or lifestyle adjustments.

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We will craft a personalised health plan that effectively addresses any concerns highlighted by the 24-hour blood pressure testing.

Frequently Asked Questions

This method uses a device that measures your blood pressure at regular intervals throughout a full 24-hour period, capturing the natural fluctuations as you go about your daily activities and sleep. This comprehensive profile is crucial for accurately diagnosing and managing blood pressure-related health conditions.

To ensure accurate results, wear loose-fitting clothing to comfortably accommodate the monitor. Avoid activities that could expose the device to water, such as showering or swimming.

Yes, wearing a 24-hour blood pressure monitor is safe and non-invasive. The cuff inflates periodically to take readings, which can be slightly uncomfortable but is generally well-tolerated.

Maintain your normal sleeping routine as much as possible. The device is designed to minimise discomfort, but you might notice the cuff inflating during the night. Securing the device with pillows can help make it more comfortable.

This test is essential for diagnosing conditions like hypertension more accurately than what can be achieved with a single clinic visit. It records how your blood pressure changes at different times, including overnight, providing key insights into your cardiovascular health.

The monitor includes a cuff that fits around your arm and a small recording device, typically worn on a belt. It automatically inflates at scheduled intervals frequently every 30 to 60 minutes to measure and record blood pressure throughout the day and night.

You will continue with your daily activities as the monitor records your blood pressure readings. The data collected is later analysed to identify any abnormal blood pressure patterns that could indicate health issues.

It detects various patterns of blood pressure behaviour that are not visible during a single measurement, such as nocturnal hypertension, white-coat syndrome, or masked hypertension, which are vital for an accurate health assessment and creating an effective treatment plan.

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