24-HOUR AMBULATORY BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING (ABPM) – A SOLUTION FOR EARLY DETECTION OF CARDIOVASCULAR RISKS

Hypertension is one of the leading risk factors for stroke, heart attack, heart failure, and many other serious cardiovascular diseases. However, blood pressure can fluctuate throughout the day due to physical activity, emotional status, sleep patterns, and various other factors. Therefore, a single blood pressure measurement may not fully reflect a patient's actual health condition.

To support accurate diagnosis and monitoring of blood pressure disorders, 24-hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM), also known as 24-hour Blood Pressure Holter Monitoring, is increasingly being used in cardiovascular care.

What is 24-Hour Blood Pressure Holter Monitoring?

24-hour Blood Pressure Holter Monitoring is a method of automatically and continuously recording blood pressure over a 24-hour period using a compact wearable device. While patients carry out their normal daily activities, the device automatically measures and records blood pressure at regular intervals during both daytime and nighttime.

The collected data enables physicians to comprehensively assess blood pressure fluctuations in real-life conditions, helping identify abnormalities that may not be detected through conventional blood pressure measurements.

Benefits of 24-Hour Blood Pressure Holter Monitoring

This monitoring method provides valuable information for the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular diseases by:

• Detecting hypertension and hidden blood pressure abnormalities at an early stage.
• Evaluating white-coat hypertension, where blood pressure rises in a medical setting but remains normal during daily activities.
• Identifying nocturnal hypertension or the absence of the normal nighttime blood pressure decline.
• Assessing the effectiveness of antihypertensive treatment and medication response.
• Supporting cardiovascular risk evaluation, including the risk of stroke, myocardial infarction, and heart failure.

Service Available at Thai Nguyen International Hospital

The Department of Internal Medicine at Thai Nguyen International Hospital currently provides 24-hour Blood Pressure Holter Monitoring services to support the early detection of blood pressure abnormalities, comprehensive cardiovascular risk assessment, and accurate monitoring of treatment effectiveness.

Regular blood pressure monitoring is not only essential for the early detection of disease but also plays a vital role in protecting cardiovascular health, improving quality of life, and preventing serious complications in the future.