Template:Hypertension - ACC -2017
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1],Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Arzu Kalayci, M.D. [2]
2017 ACC/AHA/AAPA/ABC/ACPM/AGS/APhA/ASH/ASPC/NMA/PCNA Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults
Accurate Measurement of Blood Pressure (BP) in the Office
| Class I
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| "1. For diagnosis and management of high BP, proper methods are recommended for accurate measurement and documentation of BP.(Level of Evidence: C-EO) "
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Out-of-Office and Self-Monitoring of Blood Pressure (BP)
| Class I
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| "1. Out-of-office BP measurements are recommended to confirm the diagnosis of hypertension and for titration of BP-lowering medication, in conjunction with telehealth counseling or clinical interventions.(Level of Evidence: A) "
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