Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) provides a complete picture of your blood pressure over a full 24-hour period, rather than a single snapshot taken in the clinic. You’ll wear a lightweight, automated cuff that gently inflates at regular intervals throughout the day and night as you go about your normal activities. This test is invaluable for diagnosing high blood pressure (hypertension), identifying “white coat” hypertension, and assessing how well your blood pressure medications are working. The detailed data allows your cardiologist to tailor your treatment with far greater precision.