Measurement of Blood Pressure in Humans: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association
Why the study?
Accurate measurement of blood pressure is essential for the diagnosis and management of hypertension.
Population
Humans
Design
American Heart Association scientific statement
Authors
Discussion
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Implication
May inform updated BP protocols favoring automated devices and ABPM; extends prior observational data on measurement accuracy.
Key Points
- The aim is to provide updated guidelines on accurate blood pressure measurement and its implications for hypertension diagnosis and management.
- Evaluation of oscillometric devices for blood pressure measurement in office settings.
- Comparison of in-office and out-of-office blood pressure assessments, including ambulatory and home monitoring.
- Review of the impact of white-coat and masked hypertension on cardiovascular disease risks.
- Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring is the reference standard for out-of-office assessment.
- Nighttime hypertension is linked to increased cardiovascular disease risk.
- Training for technicians and proper calibration of measurement devices are critical for accuracy.
Cite This Study
Muntner et al. (2019) studied this question.