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ambulatory blood pressure monitoring

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ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM),
the recording of a patient's blood pressure at regular intervals under normal living and working conditions.
ambulatory blood pressure monitoring,
n measurement of a patient's blood pressure at regular intervals while the patient carries out daily activities.
ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
Cardiology A noninvasive technique by which multiple indirect blood pressure readings can be obtained automatically for 1 to 3-day periods with minimal intrusion into a Pt's daily activities. Cf Holter monitor, Hypertension, Hypotension.
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