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Table 2 Recommendations for home blood pressure monitoring

From: Role of home blood pressure monitoring in resistant hypertension

Procedure

Recommendation

Precaution

No tobacco or caffeine consumption, or heavy exercise 30 min before measurement

After voiding

Use of an upper arm cuff

Place the arm at heart level, with supported back and feet flat on the ground

After 2–5 min of rest

Time

Morning: within 1 h after waking up, before taking antihypertensive drugs, and before breakfast

Night: before bedtime

Before taking a shower/bath

Schedule and frequency

7-Day measurements, 2–3 times per session

Diagnosis: ≥1 wk

Follow-up treatment: 5–7 day preceding the clinic visit