Key result
Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring provides superior insights into hypertension diagnosis, risk assessment, and treatment planning compared to traditional office-based readings in India.
Why the study?
Office blood pressure measurements may not capture BP variability and patterns, highlighting the need to evaluate ambulatory blood pressure monitoring for hypertension management in Indian healthcare settings.
Does ambulatory blood pressure monitoring improve diagnosis and management of hypertension in Indian patients compared to office blood pressure monitoring?
Does ambulatory blood pressure monitoring improve diagnosis and management of hypertension in Indian patients compared to office blood pressure monitoring?
ABPM is a crucial but underutilized tool for accurate diagnosis and management of hypertension in India, offering superior prognostic value over traditional office blood pressure measurements.
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Supports ambulatory BP monitoring in Indian hypertension; leaves open need for prospective outcome trials before practice change.
Hypertension remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, with significant impacts on public health due to its role in cardiovascular disease and stroke. In India, hypertension prevalence is estimated at 35.5%, emphasizing the need for effective management strategies. Traditional office blood pressure (OBP) measurements are widely used for screening, but they may not fully capture the variability and true patterns of BP. Out-of-office monitoring methods, particularly ambulatory BP monitoring (ABPM), provide a more precise and immediate assessment of BP, as endorsed by international guidelines. This article highlights the value of ABPM in identifying unique BP phenotypes and improving hypertension management, with a focus on its relevance and application within Indian healthcare settings.
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Jasuja et al. (2025) conducted a review in Hypertension. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) vs. Office blood pressure measurements (OBPM) was evaluated. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring provides superior insights into hypertension diagnosis, risk assessment, and treatment planning compared to traditional office-based readings in India.
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