هولتر فشار خون چیست و چه کاربردی دارد؟

هولتر فشار خون (Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring یا ABPM) یک روش دقیق و پیشرفته برای اندازه گیری فشار خون در طول شبانه روز است. This small and portable device is attached to the patient's arm and automatically measures the blood pressure at specific intervals (usually every 15 to 30 minutes during the day and every 30 to 60 minutes at night).

Unlike the pressure measurement in the office, which may be affected by anxiety or certain conditions (such as white coat hypertension syndrome), Holter blood pressure provides more realistic information about the blood pressure of the patient in his natural environment.

Who needs a blood pressure holter?

The doctor may recommend the use of a blood pressure holter in the following cases:

• suspicion of white coat blood pressure (when the blood pressure rises only in the office)
• check effect of antihypertensive drugs during the night Day
• Diagnosis of resistant blood pressure (when it is not controlled by taking several drugs)
• Checking nocturnal blood pressure or abnormal nocturnal blood pressure
• Controlling the condition of patients with diabetes, kidney or heart diseases
• Determining the daily pattern of blood pressure to make accurate treatment decisions

Blood pressure holter installation

Blood pressure holter installation in Shariati Tehran is done by Dr. Marvarid Dadres, specialist in cardiology, in her personal office. This device consists of a cuff (armband) to close around the arm, an automatic sphygmomanometer and a small recording unit that is worn around the waist. The installation process is completely fast, painless and safe, and the patient can return home and continue their daily activities immediately after installation. Dr. Judge in addition to installing a blood pressure holter, the work of installing Heart rhythm Holter in Shariati Tehran they also do.

How to use blood pressure holter

After installation, the patient should carry the device for 24 hours and during this time continue his daily activities such as walking, eating or working. The only advice is to avoid taking a bath, doing heavy sports and bending too much. The device automatically measures blood pressure at regular intervals (usually every 15 to 30 minutes during the day and every 30 to 60 minutes at night). The patient is also asked to record in a notebook the time of occurrence of symptoms such as headache, dizziness, anxiety or sleep time so that more complete information is available to the doctor when interpreting the results.

Advantages of blood pressure Holter

• High accuracy in diagnosing true blood pressure
• Reduction of diagnosis error due to anxiety or environmental conditions
• Possibility of checking Pressure changes at night, in the morning and during activity
• An important tool for better medication management and blood pressure treatment
• Helping prevent stroke, heart attack and kidney damage in high-risk patients

Does blood pressure Holter have complications?

Holter blood pressure is generally safe. Only some patients may experience discomfort, pressure in the arm or slight sleep disturbance. In rare cases, redness or tenderness of the skin of the arm may occur. These cases are usually mild and transient.

summary

Blood pressure holter is a very useful and scientific tool to accurately check blood pressure throughout the day. With the help of this device, the doctor can know the exact pattern of a person's blood pressure and make more accurate drug and treatment decisions based on that. If your doctor has prescribed this method for you, be sure to take it seriously and fully cooperate with the treatment team during the use of the device. elementor-element-f2d8fd9 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child" data-id="f2d8fd9" data-element_type="container" data-settings='{"sticky":"top","sticky_offset":65,"sticky_parent":"yes","sticky_on":["widescreen","desktop","laptop"],"sticky_effects_offset":0,"sticky_anchor_link_offset":0}'>