Blood pressure monitoring

Patients may need to have their blood pressure monitored for a variety of reasons.  Some patients may have underlying disease processes, such as hyperthyroidism or cardiomyopathy, which predispose them to blood pressure abnormalities.  Certain human medications, when ingested by pets, can also negatively affect their blood pressure.  All patients undergoing surgical procedures have their blood pressure monitored closely while under anesthesia.  We have two systems to measure your pet’s blood pressure:  Oscillometric and Doppler.  The Oscillometric system gathers computer generated readings, while the Doppler system uses an ultrasound crystal probe to detect blood pressure by the sound frequency changes heard.  Our technical staff is skilled in both techniques and are able to provide doctors with timely updates on a patient’s blood pressure changes.