Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM)
at diagnosis
tests per year, UK, at diagnosis
“If clinic blood pressure is between 140/90 mmHg and 180/120 mmHg, offer ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) to confirm the diagnosis of hypertension.”
NICE NG136, Hypertension in adults: diagnosis and management, section 1.2, 2019-08
- Kind of source
- Clinical guideline
- Read on
- 2026-11-06
- Daily check
- Quote found at the source on 2026-11-06
- What to know
- Home blood pressure monitoring is the alternative if ABPM is unsuitable.
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