Abstract
Measurement of ambulatory blood pressure is recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines to confirm the diagnosis of hypertension in the UK. This article describes the use of ambulatory devices, and discusses the benefits and disadvantages of their use in clinical practice.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 696-702 |
Journal | British journal of hospital medicine |
Volume | 76 |
Issue number | 11 |
Early online date | 9 Nov 2015 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 9 Nov 2015 |
Keywords
- hypertension
- ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
- blood pressure monitors
- diagnosis