Using SMBP to Diagnose and Manage Hypertension
Year Developed: 2021
Resource Type: Archived Webinar.Primary Audience: Clinicians
Language(s): English
Developed by: American Heart Association (See other resources developed by this organization). In collaboration with American Medical Association .
Resource Summary: Out-of-office BP measurements are recommended to confirm the diagnosis of hypertension. Recent research estimates that up to 30% of patients with non-hypertensive in-office blood pressure readings have elevated blood pressures when measured outside of the office (Masked Hypertension). In addition, up to 35% of people with elevated office blood pressures may have normal blood pressures when measured outside of the office (White-Coat Hypertension). SMBP helps prevent these misclassifications and helps ensure patients are diagnosed more accurately.
Resource Topic: Clinical Issues
Resource Subtopic: Behavioral Health, Population Health.
Keywords: Hypertension.This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $6,625,000 with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.