Ambulatory Blood Pressure Clinic
Using up to 24 hours of accurate blood pressure data during normal activities of daily living and inform the primary care provider. Promote understanding of how lifestyle and food choices impact blood pressure.
The Prince Edward Family Health Team would like to thank the
Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary,
who generously provided funding for our 24-hour blood pressure monitor.
Goals
The goals of our Blood Pressure Monitoring Service are to:
• Obtain up to 24 hours of accurate blood pressure data during normal activities
of daily living
• Determine if high blood pressure readings are the result of white coat
syndrome
• Improve patient understanding of how lifestyle and food choices impact on
blood pressure
Services
Our Clinical Practice Nurse will:
•Program the portable blood pressure monitor
• Give you instructions about wearing the blood pressure monitor
• Do a manual blood pressure reading to test the machine before you take it
home
• Provide you with a patient diary to complete while wearing the blood pressure
monitor
• Tell you when to return the monitor
• Download your blood pressure data from the monitor
• Forward your data to your health care provider who will review the data and
determine if blood pressure treatment is required
Links of Interest
Locations and Hours of Operation
Tuesday -Thursday by appointment at the PECMH room 259A
Contact
Geri Claxton, RN
613-476-2181 ext. 4718