How Does Remote Monitoring Work?

For many of us, the only time we have our blood pressure measured is when we visit the doctor. However, if you have kidney problems, your blood pressure needs to be measured much more frequently — and that’s where remote monitoring can help.

Chadi Saad, MD, and the team at Nephrocare MD LLC use state-of-the-art remote monitoring to assess blood pressure outside of our office setting. In this post, learn how remote monitoring works and how it can benefit your health.

Blood pressure and your kidneys

Your kidneys play an important role in managing your blood pressure, removing excess fluids and wastes from your blood so circulation is maintained. At the same time, your blood pressure affects how well your kidneys work.

Your kidneys include a network of tiny blood vessels that help filter your blood. When blood pressure is elevated, the added strain on these vessels can damage them, stiffening them or even blocking them so they don’t work the way they should.

Vessel damage affects you in a couple of key ways: First of all, it decreases your kidneys’ ability to filter out excess fluids and wastes, potentially increasing your blood pressure further. Secondly, it can lead to more serious kidney problems, including permanent kidney damage.

For patients with any type of kidney dysfunction, managing blood pressure becomes critical for preventing further problems and for maintaining overall health and wellness. Fortunately, remote monitoring is a simple, convenient solution to monitor blood pressure more regularly and frequently.

How remote monitoring works

Remote monitoring lets you measure your blood pressure at home (or wherever you may be) and transmit your results directly to our office using a secure internet connection. The blood pressure cuff is connected to a digital device designed to download your results automatically to our team, where Dr. Saad can access it.

The device is simple to use. Our team provides complete instructions when you receive your monitoring system, and of course, we’re always available to assist over the phone. Dr. Saad also provides you with instructions on how often to measure your blood pressure for the most accurate and consistent results.

Though most people need to monitor their blood pressure a few times a day, in some instances, Dr. Saad recommends 24-hour monitoring. This round-the-clock system uses a different type of device that you wear for 24 hours. During the day, the device measures your blood pressure every 15-30 minutes, and while you sleep at night, it takes a reading every 60 minutes.

Learn more about remote monitoring

Regular blood pressure measurements help Dr. Saad and his team detect changes early, before they can cause more serious problems. 

To learn more about remote monitoring and how it can help you maintain a healthy balance between your blood pressure and your kidneys, request an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Saad and the team at Nephrocare MD LLC in Dearborn, Michigan, today.