The ABPM-05 builds on the reliability and accuracy of the ABPM-04 but features a larger LCD screen for enhanced readability. It's lightweight  design and quiet operation offers maximum patient comfort and reliability. 

It uses 2 AA rechargeable batteries (supplied) and can take measurements up to a period of 48 hours. The device can store more than 600 readings in its solid-state memory for an unlimited length of time.

Extra measurements can be triggered, and events can be marked manually. The device can be adjusted to the patient’s lifestyle with a push of the day/night button. It provides a voltage display function to ensure that the batteries are properly charged for the monitoring period. It is connected to a PC by its USB optical interface cable. 

Sample CardioVisions software report

Is ambulatory blood pressure monitoring essential in Primary Care? Practice Management Magazine Vol 18 No.9

The user-friendly Cardiovisions software provides flexible programming as well as comprehensive analysis, presentation and reporting functions. As with all Meditech products it is possible to attach reports to popular clinical management systems such as EMIS, Vision and Torex.

Key features

• Uses CardioVisions software
• British Hypertension Society/AAMI clinically validated.
• Customisable reports and reporting software.
• Supplied with an adult (22-32cm) and large adult cuff (32-42cm) as standard, two sets of high capacity rechargeable batteries and charger, carry pouch with shoulder strap, 2 year warranty and free after sales technical support.
• Uses USB fibre optic cable to connect to PC.
• Compact size (98 x 69 x 29mm) and weight 190g for patient comfort.

• Clinical Validation Barna I, Keszei A, Dunai A. Evaluation of Meditech ABPM-04 ambulatory blood pressure measuring device according to the British Hypertension Society protocol. Blood Press Monit. 1998;3:363-368

CardioVisions Version 1.11.4 size 16Mb released 30 June 2008

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The BlueBP-05 with Bluetooth™ combines the latest technology and proven quality without the need for any fibre optic connecting cable.

Programming and downloading data is done via a PC using Bluetooth™ technology. Like the ABPM-05 the BlueBP-05 is equipped with a day/night button to toggle between active and passive modes and runs on 2 rechargeable AA batteries supplied.

Sample CardioVisions software report

Is ambulatory blood pressure monitoring essential in Primary Care? Practice Management Magazine Vol 18 No.9

The user-friendly Cardiovisions software provides flexible programming as well as comprehensive analysis, presentation and reporting functions. As with all Meditech products it is possible to attach reports to popular clinical management systems such as EMIS, Vision and Torex.

Key features

• Uses CardioVisions software.
• Cusomisable reports and reporting software.
• Compact size (98 x 69 x 29mm) and weight 190g for patient comfort
• Supplied with an adult (22-32cm) and large adult cuff (32-42cm) as standard, two sets of high capacity rechargeable batteries and charger, carry pouch with shoulder strap, 2 year warranty and free after sales technical support.
• Uses Bluetooth™ wireless technology to connect to PC.
• Supplied with rechargeable batteries for minimal running costs.

• Clinical Validation Barna I, Keszei A, Dunai A. Evaluation of Meditech ABPM-04 ambulatory blood pressure measuring device according to the British Hypertension Society protocol. Blood Press Monit. 1998;3:363-368

CardioVisions Version 1.11.4 size 16Mb released 30 June 2008

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The ABPM-04 is a silent, compact and lightweight, programmable ambulatory blood pressure monitor. It Uses 4 AA rechargeable batteries (supplied) and can perform up to 300 measurements. The device can store more than 600 readings in its solid-state memory.

It incorporates the accurate, BHS and AAMI validated, proprietary Meditech  oscillometric blood pressure measurement algorithm to achieve reliable BP readings with short mean measurement times. The patient can trigger extra measurements and mark any events and set a special day/night marker using buttons on the device. 

The ABPM-04 is supplied with full instructions an adult and large adult cuff, Cardiovisions software, fibre optic cable, carry pouch, accessories and two sets of rechargeable batteries with charger.

It provides a voltage display function to ensure that the batteries are properly charged for the monitoring period. It can be connected to practically any standard PC with its serial optical interface cable. A USB serial adaptor is also available. The user-friendly Cardiovisions software provides flexible programming as well as comprehensive analysis, presentation and reporting functions. 

Cardiovisions allows the user to attach patient recordings as compatible Word documents or in native Cardiovisons format to common third party clinical management systems like EMIS, Torex and Vision if the free viewer is installed.

Is ambulatory blood pressure monitoring essential in Primary Care? Practice Management Magazine Vol 18 No.9

Sample CardioVisions software report

Key features include:-

• leading innovative medical technology
• compact size and silent operation ensure maximum patient comfort and compliance
• accurate and reliable, BHS and AAMI validated oscillometric measurement algorithm
• automatic or manual cuff size setting and adjustable maximum cuff pressure
• voltage display to check battery status
• flexible programming, comprehensive analysis and reporting
• up to 51 hours of monitoring; maximum 600 readings stored in solid-state memory
• satisfaction world-wide in primary and secondary care as well as for medical and pharmaceutical research.
• Clinical Validation Barna I, Keszei A, Dunai A. Evaluation of Meditech ABPM-04 ambulatory blood pressure measuring device according to the British Hypertension Society protocol. Blood Press Monit. 1998;3:363-368

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CardioVisions Version 1.11.4 size 16Mb released 30 June 2008

The A&D TM-2430 is a compact, lightweight ambulatory blood pressure monitor, which incorporates A&D's latest technology gained from over 20 years experience in the manufacturing of ambulatory BPMs. This monitor has been validated in accordance with BHS the protocol. 

The TM-2430 is supplied with full instructions an adult and large adult cuff, Dr Pro Windows analysis software, serial PC cable, carry pouch, accessories and two sets of rechargeable batteries with charger.

Key features include:-

• One of the smallest (72(w) x 27(h) x 100(d)mm and lightest (215g) ABPM monitors on the market.
• Advanced Oscillometric method for hospital accuracy.
• “A” Grade validation to British Hypertension Society accuracy protocol. Clinical paper available on request.
• Two- year warranty.
• Uses 3 rechargeable batteries (Supplied).
• Use Dr Pro PC software or optional TM-2480 printer.
• Compatible with DABL ABPM reporting software.

Clinical validation

Palatini P, Frigo G, Bertolo O, Roman E, Da Corta R, Winnicki M. Validation of the A&D TM-2430 device for ambulatory blood pressure monitoring and evaluation of performance according to subjects’ characteristics. Blood Press Monit 1998;3:255-260

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1. Factors to consider when purchasing an ABPM.
2. Is ambulatory blood pressure monitoring essential in Primary Care?  Practice Management Magazine Vol 18 No.9 (1.0mb)
3. Sample CardioVisions software report.
4. Advantages of ABPM .
5. Which patients should have ABPM?
6. DABL interpretive ABPM reporting software.