Key result
Among 42 validated US home blood pressure devices, 0% offered cuff sizes that aligned with AHA recommendations, with manufacturers employing highly inconsistent terminologies and thresholds.
Why the study?
AHA recommendations specify BP device cuff sizes based on arm circumference for accurate measurement, but cuff size variation and alignment across validated devices had not been assessed.
Population
42 home validated BP devices from 13 manufacturers on the US BP Validated Device Listing website
Comparison
Listed cuff sizes vs AHA recommendations
Design
Cross-sectional device listing analysis
Authors
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Clinicians must verify cuff fit individually as no validated devices align with AHA sizes; leaves open need for standardized sizing and terminology.
Cross-Sectional (n=42)
US home blood pressure devices lack standardized cuff sizes and terminology, failing to align with AHA recommendations and potentially compromising accurate hypertension management.
Shahi et al. (2023) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=42). Home blood pressure device cuff sizes vs. AHA recommendations was evaluated on Alignment of cuff sizes with AHA recommendations. Among 42 validated US home blood pressure devices, 0% offered cuff sizes that aligned with AHA recommendations, with manufacturers employing highly inconsistent terminologies and thresholds.
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