Table 1 Characteristics of ambulatory and home BP monitoring
From: Role of home blood pressure monitoring in resistant hypertension
Characteristic | Clinic BP | Ambulatory BP | Home BP |
|---|---|---|---|
No. of measurements | Low | High | High |
Reliability | Low | Medium | High |
Repeatability | High | Low | High |
Standardization | Low | High | Low |
Device validation | High | High | Variable |
Reflection of prognosis | Weak | Adequate | Adequate |
White-coat effect | Not available | Available | Available |
Masked hypertension | Not available | Available | Available |
Nocturnal hypertension | Not available | Available | Possibly available |
Morning surge | Not available | Available | Possibly available |
Self-monitoring | No | No | Yes |
Drug adherence | No effect | No effect | Improving |
Telehealth | Not available | Not available | Available |