Here is the rewritten article in a neutral tone: **What are 24-Hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitorings Used For?** A 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) test measures your blood pressure throughout the day and night while you wear a small device on your body. The test can help diagnose or confirm various types of high blood pressure. **Types of High Blood Pressure Diagnosed by ABPM** * **White coat hypertension**: A condition where blood pressure readings are elevated in a healthcare setting, but normal at home. * **Masked hypertension**: A condition where blood pressure readings are normal at home, but elevated in a healthcare setting. * **Sustained hypertension**: A condition where blood pressure is consistently elevated throughout the day and night. **Other Uses for 24-Hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring** ABPM can also help determine how well certain medications control high blood pressure. Additionally, it may be used to: * Monitor pregnant women with hypertension * Diagnose people with "borderline" hypertension * Adjust medication dosages or schedules * Detect changes in blood pressure due to other medications * Evaluate the effects of prescription medications on blood pressure **Benefits of 24-Hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring** ABPM can help: * Rule out white coat hypertension and avoid unnecessary medication prescriptions * Detect masked hypertension and provide necessary treatment * Reduce the risk of stroke, heart disease, and organ damage due to high blood pressure * Evaluate a patient's response to long-acting antihypertensive medications **Disadvantages of 24-Hour Blood Pressure Monitoring** Some people may experience discomfort or skin irritation from wearing the device. Additionally, the test may interfere with sleep patterns or cause soreness in the upper arm due to repeated cuff inflation. **How Are 24-Hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Readings Taken?** During an ABPM test: * A small device is attached to a belt or strap worn on the body * The device collects data throughout the 24-hour period * The device includes a blood pressure cuff that inflates at regular intervals * Patients may be asked to keep a diary to record their daily readings * After 24 hours, the device and BP cuff are removed and returned to the clinic or doctor's office **After Completing an ABPM Test** A computer analyzes the data from the test and provides results. These results can help healthcare providers diagnose and treat high blood pressure more effectively. Note: I've rephrased the text in a neutral tone, removing any emotive language and focusing on providing factual information about 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring.