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Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor

What is an Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring?

Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM) is a test that automatically measures your blood pressure at regular intervals over a 24-hour period, including during sleep. It involves wearing a small blood pressure device connected to a cuff placed around your upper arm, allowing readings to be taken while you go about your normal daily activities.

At Access Cardiology, we offer ambulatory blood pressure monitoring Perth. Private billing applies. Medicare rebate available only if clinical criteria are met for item 1167

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Who Is This Test For?

Your doctor may refer you for ambulatory blood pressure monitoring to gain a more accurate picture of your blood pressure throughout the day and night.

Common reasons for referral include:

Confirming whether you have high blood pressure and how elevated readings are over 24 hours

Assessing fluctuations in blood pressure during normal daily activities

Investigating possible “white coat effect,” where blood pressure rises in a clinical setting but is otherwise normal

An ambulatory blood pressure monitor can also help assess:

How effective your blood pressure medications are Whether blood pressure is well controlled throughout the day and night

Information to support safe and appropriate exercise planning

What to Expect

ABP Monitoring is non-invasive and designed to fit into your usual routine.

Before

The device is not waterproof so you will not be able to shower or swim for the monitoring period. We recommend you have a shower before coming to your appointment.

No special preparation is required

Wear loose, comfortable clothing

You can eat, drink, and take your usual medications unless advised otherwise

Instructions and a diary are provided on the day of fitting

During

A blood pressure cuff will be placed on your upper arm and must remain in place for the entire monitoring period

You will wear a small recording device across your shoulder or around your waist

The cuff will inflate automatically every 30–60 minutes to take a reading

The device will alert you before each reading; it is important to keep your arm still when this occurs

You will be shown how to switch the device between day mode and night mode

You will be asked to continue your normal activities and keep a diary noting your activities and symptoms during the monitoring period

This test is commonly referred to as a 24 hour blood pressure test, as it records readings across both daytime and overnight periods.

After

You may be asked to remain at the clinic briefly so the first reading can be confirmed

Once your specified monitoring period is over you can remove the monitor yourself then return to Access Cardiology.
**A $100 fee may apply if the monitor is not returned by the specified time**

The results are reviewed and reported by our specialist cardiologists

If you are not under the care of a cardiologist, results will be sent to your referring doctor (in 4-5 working days)

If follow-up is required, our team will arrange an appointment and guide next steps

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor. If you have additional questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Most patients find it well tolerated. You may feel brief pressure when the cuff inflates.

Yes. The device is designed to be worn overnight.

No. It’s important to continue your usual daily activities for accurate results.

Locations offering this service

Access Cardiology provides ambulatory blood pressure monitor Perth services at the below clinic locations.

Murdoch – Wexford Medical Centre

Albany – Access Cardiology

Mandurah – Greenfields

Nedlands – Hollywood Consulting centre

Joondalup – Sanori House

Cottesloe – Soleil Health

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