The American Heart Association (AHA) has issued recommendations to help clinicians obtain the most accurate blood pressure (BP) measurements possible, according to a statement published in Hypertension. Accurate BP measurement is integral to the diagnosis and management of hypertension.
Muntner P, Shimbo D, Carey RM, et al. Measurement of blood pressure in humans: a scientific statement from the American Heart Association. [published online March 4, 2019]. Hypertension. doi:10.1161/HYP.0000000000000087