A review of blood pressure measurement methods in the office setting and implications for the diagnosis and management of hypertension

Authors

Elizabeth Prevou, University of LynchburgFollow

Specialty

Urgent Care

Advisor

Thomas Colletti

Abstract

Evidence demonstrates that the method used to obtain blood pressure measurements significantly impacts readings. Most primary care and urgent care clinics do not follow a standardized procedure for obtaining patient blood pressure in the office, resulting in inaccurate readings and potentially unrecognized or overestimated hypertension prevalence. Following a validated and reproducible method of obtaining blood pressure measurements is critical in correctly diagnosing and managing hypertension.

Recommended Citation

Prevou E. A review of blood pressure measurement methods in the office setting and implications for the diagnosis and management of hypertension. University of Lynchburg DMSc Doctoral Project Assignment Repository. 2020; 2(1).