PURPOSE Hypertension is the most common diagnosis in ambulatory care, yet little
evidence exists regarding recommended screening intervals or the sensitivity and specificity …

Importance Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and can be
modified through lifestyle and pharmacological interventions to reduce cardiovascular …

Objective We conducted this systematic review to support the US Preventive Services Task
Force (USPSTF) in updating its recommendation on screening for hypertension in adults …

The detection and treatment of hypertension can prevent cerebrovascular disease and, to
some extent, coronary heart disease. For mild hypertension this process is not efficient …

Purpose: To review the evidence on four questions about screening asymptomatic adults for
arterial hypertension: Is hypertension a significant health problem? Is it detectable at an …

Description: Update of the 2007 US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) reaffirmation
recommendation statement on screening for high blood pressure in adults. Methods: The …

Background Hypertension is the most commonly diagnosed medical condition in the USA.
Unfortunately, patients are misdiagnosed in primary care because of inaccurate office-based …

Importance Hypertension is a prevalent condition that affects approximately 45% of the adult
US population and is the most commonly diagnosed condition at outpatient office visits …

Objective Many hypertensive individuals are not under medical management. We studied
whether incorporating home blood pressure measurement and subsequent tailored advice …

The recently finalized Recommendation from the US Preventive Services Task Force
(USPSTF) entitled “Hypertension in Adults: Screening and Home Monitoring” 1 is an …