Get a clearer picture of your blood pressure throughout your normal day and night. Our 24 hour blood pressure monitoring service in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 records your blood pressure at regular intervals while you go about your usual activities and while you sleep.
- To check whether your blood pressure is higher in the pharmacy or doctor’s surgery than it is during your normal daily routine, sometimes called the “white coat effect”.
- A 24 hour monitor gives clearer picture of how your blood pressure changes throughout the day and night.
- You’ve been diagnosed with high blood pressure, and you or your doctor want to see how lifestyle modifications or medication are working to bring your blood pressure down to normal levels.
- To see how effectively your medications are working and to ensure that they are keeping your blood pressure under control throughout the day.
- Check to discover if your blood pressure rises during the night. If this is the case, your medications may need to be changed or adjusted.
- You have conditions that affect your heart, such as high cholesterol or diabetes.
The Pharmacist will demonstrate how it works before fitting it on your arm. It is to be worn for at least 24 hours. You go about your day as usual.
Following the 24hour period you return the monitor to us and the pharmacist will explain your results and offer lifestyle suggestions to assist you lower your blood pressure or maintain a healthy level.
You will be provided with a detailed report showing the changes in your blood pressure over the 24-hour period. We will give you the report and explain the results and offer lifestyle suggestions to assist you lower or maintain it at a healthy level. This report can also be sent to your Doctor.
