| Literature DB >> 17534466 |
Donald W McKay1, Marshall Godwin, Arun Chockalingam.
Abstract
Early diagnosis of hypertension is one benefit of home blood pressure monitoring. Home measurement may also be used for the detection of masked hypertension. Home blood pressure readings have a strong correlation with risk, and the method has many advantages over office measurement in the management of hypertension, especially in patients with chronic kidney disease or diabetes. The present article provides practical advice on incorporating home blood pressure monitoring into practice. Patient education and training are discussed, as are tips to aid in the selection of devices for blood pressure measurement at home.Entities:
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Year: 2007 PMID: 17534466 PMCID: PMC2650763 DOI: 10.1016/s0828-282x(07)70804-8
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Can J Cardiol ISSN: 0828-282X Impact factor: 5.223