Blood pressure measurements for diagnosing hypertension in primary care: room for improvement

Blood pressure measurements for diagnosing hypertension in primary care: room for improvement

Abstract Background In the adult population, about 50% have hypertension, a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and subsequent premature death. Little is known about the quality of the methods used to diagnose hypertension in primary care. Objectives The objective was to assess the frequency of u...

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Main Authors: Vincent M.I. Voorbrood, Evelien I.T. de Schepper, Arthur M. Bohnen, Marit F.E. Ruiterkamp, Peter R. Rijnbeek, Patrick J.E. Bindels
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Series:BMC Primary Care
Subjects:
Primary care
Hypertension
Diagnosis of Hypertension
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-023-02241-z

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-023-02241-z

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