The New Paradigm of Blood Pressure Measurement

Hypertension (HTN) is the leading preventable risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all-cause mortality worldwide.^,

Accuracy in blood pressure (BP) measurement is essential for the diagnosis, risk stratification, and adequate treatment of HTN. The evidence shows that the traditional casual assessment of BP in the doctor’s office is not, in most cases, the best tool for diagnosis or clinical decision-making in individuals with high BP, or even for monitoring response to antihypertensive treatment.^,

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