Blood pressure Holter: Simple and effective automatic blood pressure monitoring method

The article was professionally consulted by Dr. Nguyen Van Duong - Interventional Cardiologist - Cardiovascular Center - Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.

High blood pressure is a cardiovascular disease that can cause many dangerous complications. Therefore, regular blood pressure monitoring is essential. Currently, there are quite a few medical devices that help patients monitor their blood pressure regularly but are extremely simple, including the Holter blood pressure method.

High blood pressure is a chronic disease in which the pressure of the blood against the walls of the arteries is too high. Normal blood pressure of a healthy person is less than 140/90 mmHg, if blood pressure is ≥ 140/90 mmHg it is called hypertension.
High blood pressure can cause many dangerous complications. Long-term high blood pressure causes the arteries to become damaged, becoming less elastic and stiff. Fat in the blood also easily accumulates in the arteries, gradually restricting blood flow, causing blockages, high blood pressure, heart attacks and strokes. When high blood pressure, the higher the blood pressure, the more work the heart has to do, and over time, it can lead to risks such as heart failure, myocardial infarction, coronary heart disease....
Therefore, the follow-up Monitor blood pressure to detect hypertension early, especially in high-risk patients (eg, patients 45 years of age or older, family history of hypertension, obesity, diabetes mellitus, etc.). .); cases of transient hypertension; It is very important to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of antihypertensive drugs in each individual patient.
So how to monitor blood pressure accurately but simply and conveniently? Currently, the Holter blood pressure method is one of the leading solutions to help thoroughly solve this problem.

Holter blood pressure is a method of automatic blood pressure monitoring continuously over a certain period of time, usually 24-48 hours. The device allows to record blood pressure during the period of wearing the device through an automatic blood pressure measuring device. These blood pressure data will be stored in memory as a cassette or recorded digitally. The size of the machine is usually as small as a Radio Walkman. Therefore, patients can wear them on their hips while walking and working. Most recorders have a button to mark when a patient develops symptoms.

Cases of transient hypertension. To determine the relationship between symptoms and blood pressure level, it is necessary to measure Holter blood pressure. Detect asymptomatic cases of hypertension. Evaluation of the therapeutic efficacy of antihypertensive drugs. Contribute to early diagnosis of hypertension.

There are no contraindications.

Holter blood pressure (BP) is a method of monitoring blood pressure automatically, continuously for a certain period of time, usually 24 - 48 hours. The device allows to record blood pressure during the period of wearing the device through an automatic blood pressure measuring device. These blood pressure data will be stored in memory as a cassette or recorded digitally. The size of the machine is usually as small as a Radio Walkman. Therefore, patients can wear them on their hips when walking and working. Most recorders have a button to mark when a patient develops symptoms.

Patient washes at home, wears loose, short-sleeved shirt, preferably one with slit in front of chest. The patient sent back the ID card and was fitted with a blood pressure Holter. Patients wear the device continuously for 24 hours, do not arbitrarily remove the device. The patient had normal activities but avoided strenuous activities and kept the arm outstretched for the duration of the measurement. Keep the machine clean, do not wet the machine, keep the machine from being bumped. During the period of wearing the device, if there are abnormal symptoms, the patient fully records these symptoms and the exact time when the symptoms occurred, to notify the doctor in charge of removing the device. This method is completely harmless and painless. Patients can sometimes be a little uncomfortable when the pump measures blood pressure. 24 hours after attaching the device, the patient returned to Holter's room to remove the device, receive an ID card and make an appointment to receive the results.

At Vinmec International General Hospital, patients are provided with a Holter blood pressure monitor with accurate recording quality. A team of highly qualified and experienced doctors and technicians will help patients check blood pressure and diagnose accurately and comprehensively. In addition, patients with high blood pressure should have their general health checked regularly for timely treatment.
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