Abstract
Summary points
Self monitoring of blood pressure is useful in the diagnosis and management of hypertension
Multiple measurements of blood pressure allow a better estimation of “true” blood pressure
Systematic reviews show that blood pressure is lower when self monitored
Self monitored blood pressure correlates better with risk of stroke than office readings
Patient education and clinically validated sphygmomanometers are prerequisites for effective self monitoring
Self monitoring of blood pressure is useful in the diagnosis and management of hypertension
Multiple measurements of blood pressure allow a better estimation of “true” blood pressure
Systematic reviews show that blood pressure is lower when self monitored
Self monitored blood pressure correlates better with risk of stroke than office readings
Patient education and clinically validated sphygmomanometers are prerequisites for effective self monitoring
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 38-42 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | British Medical Journal |
| Volume | 338 |
| Issue number | 7685 |
| Early online date | 22 Dec 2008 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Jan 2009 |
| Externally published | Yes |