ABPM is best for diagnosing hypertension in primary care.
Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) is more accurate than clinic and home monitoring in diagnosing hypertension. A diagnostic strategy for hypertension using ABPM following an initial raised clinic reading would reduce misdiagnosis and NHS costs. If the first and second measurements taken du...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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2011
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