Diagnostic monitoring

We use portable devices, which monitor your heart's rhythm and blood pressure during your normal daily routine, to help diagnose potential heart conditions.

The type of device we choose to use will depend on your symptoms and the reason for the monitoring. 

Heart monitors

A heart monitor may be used to assess your heart rate and rhythm for 24 hours or longer. It can be used to identify abnormal heart rates or rhythms, which may or may not be associated with particular symptoms.

Blood pressure monitors

A blood pressure monitor is used to measure and record your blood pressure over a 24 hour period during your normal daily routine. It can be used to diagnose conditions such as high blood pressure (hypertension).

Your results will be sent to the doctor who requested the test, which may be your GP or a hospital consultant. You may be given the results of this test during your next clinic appointment with your hospital consultant. Alternatively, the results may be sent back directly to your GP. If you are unsure, please ask during your appointment.