Home blood-pressure measurement for the diagnosis and monitoring of arterial hypertension by French general practitioners: a cross-sectional survey in the Auvergne region
Abstract Background Home blood-pressure measurement (HBPM) is recommended for the diagnosis of hypertension and monitoring of patients with hypertension. Since 2013, the French National Health Insurance Body (FNHIB) has promoted HBPM to general practitioners (GPs). The objective of the study was to...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-01-01
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Series: | BMC Family Practice |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12875-020-01358-9 |