Why the study?
Despite evidence supporting 24-h ABPM in hypertension, its availability in Latin America is often restricted to large cities and limited for lower-income patients by cost.
Design
Position paper
Authors
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Supports ABPM integration into hypertension care across Latin America; urges policy action to expand access and reduce disparities.
This position paper highlights the need for health authorities in Latin America to regulate and improve access to 24-h ABPM for the management of hypertension.
Sánchez et al. (2020) conducted a review in Hypertension. 24-h ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) vs. Office blood pressure (OBP) measurement was evaluated. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) is recommended as a complement to office blood pressure measurement in Latin America, though access is limited by cost and geographic availability.
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