Home Blood Pressure as a Cardiovascular Outcome Predictor
Key result
This editorial discusses the utility of home blood pressure monitoring for detecting white-coat and masked hypertension, introducing the Finn-Home outcome study in the Finnish general population.
Why the study?
Does home blood pressure monitoring predict cardiovascular outcomes in the general population?
Population
General population in Finland (referring to the Finn-Home study)
Design
Editorial
Authors
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Implication
This editorial highlights the growing evidence and guideline support for home blood pressure monitoring as an accessible and effective tool for detecting white-coat and masked hypertension and predicting cardiovascular outcomes.
Structured PICO
Does home blood pressure monitoring predict cardiovascular outcomes in the general population?
P
Population
General population in Finland (referring to the Finn-Home study)
E
Exposure
Home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM)
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Outcome
Cardiovascular outcome prediction
This editorial highlights the growing evidence and guideline support for home blood pressure monitoring as an accessible and effective tool for detecting white-coat and masked hypertension and predicting cardiovascular outcomes.
Cite This Study
Stergiou et al. (2010) conducted an editorial in Hypertension. Home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) was evaluated. This editorial discusses the utility of home blood pressure monitoring for detecting white-coat and masked hypertension, introducing the Finn-Home outcome study in the Finnish general population.