ABPM

What to Expect

• You will be asked to arrive wearing a loose-fitting, short-sleeved shirt.
• A cuff will be placed on your arm and attached to a monitor that can be worn around your neck or waist.
• The cuff will remain in place and the monitor will remain with you for the duration of the study (usually just under 24-hours).
• The cuff will inflate to measure your blood pressure every 20 minutes during the day and every 30 minutes at night (11:00pm-8:00am).
• A case will be provided for you to place the monitor in for return upon completion of study at the specified time the following day.
• There is a drop box for monitor returns located outside, next to the front doors of our office for your convenience.

Preparation Instructions

• Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your exam time with your health care card.
• Please we a loose-fitting, short-sleeved shirt to your appointment.
• If you have any symptoms of virus, cold or flu please inform our staff prior to your appointment.
• There are no fasting requirements for this appointment.
• You may be asked to remove jewelry from your neck and arms.
• You will not be able to shower or get the monitor wet while you are wearing it.
• You will have to return the monitor promptly upon completion of study at the specified day and time.