Clinical value of ambulatory blood pressure monitor in the diagnosis and treatment of congestive heart failure / 第三军医大学学报

ABSTRACT

Objective To elucidate the clinical value of dynamic blood pressure monitor in the diagnosis and treatment of hypertensive heart diseases. Methods Twelve misdiagnosed patients with congestive heart failure were enrolled, including 7 male and 5 female, aging 67 to 78 years old. The hospitalization time, frequency and the therapeutic efficiency were compared before and after the diagnosis with the aid of dynamic blood pressure monitor. Results With the aid of dynamic blood pressure monitor, the patients with congestive heart failure were easily diagnosed. Following the proper control of high blood pressure, the heart failure improved swiftly. The hospitalization time was shorter and the hospitalization frequency was reduced as compared with that before proper diagnosis. Conclusion Dynamic blood pressure monitor is conducive to the diagnosis and treatment of congestive heart failure.