Can the Cardell be used to diagnose hypertension in cats?
Yes it can. Its portability and reliability allow the monitor to be moved from surgery into an exam room for wellness exams and feline hypertension checks. Besides cuff selection and placement, special attention should be paid to the environment. Since the feline patient is highly sensitive to its environment, care should be taken to provide a quiet, calm location to perform the exam. Four to five relatively consistent measurements should be taken and averaged. This average should be used to determine pressure and pulse rate values. Before making a final diagnosis, this process should be repeated on a second visit. If any disruption occurs during or between measurements, an extra 5-10 minutes should be given to calm the animal before resuming. Measurements should be taken prior to taking a rectal temperature or performing any other tests.
