Monitorowanie krwi z godzinnymi wgląduami w ciągu 24 godzin.

Here is the translated text: **What is 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring?** Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) is a non-invasive test that measures blood pressure at regular intervals over a 24-hour period, typically using a device attached to a belt or strap. **How does it work?** You'll wear a device about the same size as a portable radio, which collects information throughout the 24-hour period. A BP cuff is also attached to the device around your upper arm (the cuff can be worn under clothing so it isn't visible). The cuff inflates at certain intervals throughout the day and night. **Is ambulatory blood pressure monitoring used for what conditions?** ABPM is increasingly being used to determine how well some antihypertensive drugs can control high blood pressure. It may also be suitable in other situations, such as: * Pregnant women with hypertension. * People with "borderline" hypertension. * Difficulty controlling blood pressure with medication. * Blood pressure changes due to other medications. * Changes in prescription medications that may impact blood pressure. * Fainting episodes or low blood pressure. **What are the benefits of 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring?** ABPM can rule out white coat hypertension, so that people aren't given unnecessary prescriptions for blood-pressure-lowering drugs. It can also detect masked hypertension, so that people receive the medications needed for high blood pressure. The incidence of stroke, heart disease and organ damage due to hypertension can be reduced among those patients. **What are the disadvantages of 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring?** You may experience some discomfort due to ABPM. Pressure due to repeated inflation of the cuff can cause soreness in your upper arm. BP readings during the night may interfere with your sleep. The cuff may also irritate the skin and cause a mild rash on the arm that usually goes away on its own. Some insurance carriers do not reimburse patients for using the ambulatory devices, unless white coat hypertension or masked hypertension is suspected. **Are there other uses for 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring?** ABPM can help to predict the likelihood of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease linked to hypertension and organ damage. It may also be useful in evaluating a patient's response to long-acting antihypertensive medications. **What are benefits associated with 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring?** Ambulatory monitoring can rule out white coat hypertension, so that people aren’t given unnecessary prescriptions for BP-lowering drugs. It can also detect masked hypertension, so that people receive the medications needed for high blood pressure. The incidence of stroke, heart disease and organ damage due to hypertension can be reduced among those patients. Ambulatory monitoring may also be useful in evaluating a patient’s response to long-acting antihypertensive medications. **What are disadvantages of 24-hour blood pressure monitoring?** You may experience some discomfort due to 24-hour BP monitoring. Pressure due to repeated inflation of the cuff can cause soreness in your upper arm. BP readings during the night may interfere with your sleep. The cuff may also irritate the skin and cause a mild rash on the arm that usually goes away on its own. Some insurance carriers do not reimburse patients for using the ambulatory devices, unless white coat hypertension or masked hypertension is suspected.