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SMBP Joint Policy Statement 2020

Year Developed: 2020

Resource Type: Publication.

Primary Audience: Clinicians

Language(s): English

Developed by: American Heart Association (See other resources developed by this organization). In collaboration with American Medical Association .

Resource Summary: Self-measured BP monitoring, the measurement of BP by an individual outside of the office at home, is a validated approach for out-of-office BP measurement. Several national and international hypertension guidelines endorse self-measured BP monitoring. Indications include the diagnosis of white-coat hypertension and masked hypertension and the identification of white-coat effect and masked uncontrolled hypertension. Other indications include confirming the diagnosis of resistant hypertension and detecting morning hypertension.

Resource Details: Validated self-measured BP monitoring devices that use the oscillometric method are preferred, and a standardized BP measurement and monitoring protocol should be followed. Evidence from meta-analyses of randomized trials indicates that self-measured BP monitoring is associated with a reduction in BP and improved BP control, and the benefits of self-measured BP monitoring are greatest when done along with cointerventions.

Resource Topic: Clinical Issues

Resource Subtopic: Behavioral Health.

Keywords: Hypertension.