Hours of Operation

Monday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday Closed
Statutory Holidays Closed

Appointments are required.
Tel: 416-461-9471 x 3001
Fax: 416-645-2534

General Information

Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) takes numerous readings of your blood pressure over a 24-hour period. It provides accurate and reliable information and can give you and your doctor a truer picture of your blood pressure than occasional visits and readings taken at your doctor’s office. Many patients develop so called “white coat syndrome” while visiting the doctor’s office. This can cause blood pressure readings to be falsely elevated. Your doctor may order this monitoring for the evaluation of hypertension or hypotension, and for the evaluation of blood pressure medication.

ABPM is a better predictor of organ damage and heart problems caused by hypertension than the standard blood pressure test. This means you and your doctor have solid information to rely on when considering treatment options.

The monitor is a small device worn in a pouch that has a blood pressure cuff attached to it. The cuff Is fitted on your arm and inflates and deflates automatically throughout the 24-hour period it is worn. Usually, your heart rate and blood pressure will be measured at 15 to 30 minute periods during the day and every 30 minutes to one hour at night. Although you may notice the first few times the cuff inflates, you will soon become used to the monitor. Most people find them very easy to wear.

You will need to return to the Clinic the next day to have the machine removed.

This test is not covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP).