From: Role of home blood pressure monitoring in resistant hypertension
Procedure | Recommendation |
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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 1Â 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 |