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High blood pressure (BP) that is uncontrolled is the major cause of mortality and disability. For the diagnosis and treatment of hypertension, reliable blood pressure measurement is critical. If the BP measurement instrument has been validated for clinical accuracy, that is a crucial aspect of correct measurement.
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Blood pressure readings taken in a physician's office can vary due to timing, equipment, and biological factors. Studies have linked variability between visits to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and death, but little was known about its real-world implications. A retrospective cohort study of over 500,000 adults with more than 7.7 million blood pressure measurements found that...