DMAD - daily monitoring of arterial pressure - an informative method of assessing pressure throughout the day in the usual conditions for the patient. Unlike one-time measurement, the daily measurement of blood pressure allows not only to diagnose hypertension, but also to identify which organs suffer most as a result of increased blood pressure. In addition, this method helps determine the available daily fluctuations in blood pressure. A significant difference in the figures between day and night pressure - the daily index of blood pressure - can signal a threat of a heart attack or stroke. Diagnostic tests help to choose the most effective drugs for treatment or to adjust the already conducted therapeutic course.
Indications for the appointment of 24-hour monitoring of blood pressure
Daily measurement of blood pressure is carried out in the following groups of patients:
- suffering from hypertension, if at the same time there is no effect from the treatment;
- people of advanced age;
- pregnant women;
- patients with diabetes mellitus;
- youth with violations of the VNS.
How does the blood pressure measurement during daily monitoring?
A modern device for daily measurement of blood pressure - a portable device with a monitor weighing not more than 400 g, fixed at the waist of the patient, while on the shoulder the cuff is fixed. The device automatically measures:
- systolic pressure ;
- diastolic pressure ;
- mean arterial pressure;
- heart rate.
The device for 24-hour monitoring of blood pressure reads at regular intervals, remaining on for 24 hours. As a rule, the following time intervals are set:
- 15-30 minutes during the day;
- 30-60 minutes at night.
The sensor detects the formation or damping of pulse waves, and the results of measurements are stored in the instrument memory. After a day, the fixed cuff is removed, the device is delivered to the clinic. The results are displayed on the LCD screen of the computer system, the collected data are analyzed by a specialist.
For your information! During the examination, patients are instructed to keep a log of the actions being performed. In addition, the patient should monitor the condition of the sensors of the device so that they do not twist or deform.