Comparing Blood Pressure Measurements and Their Effect On Treatment
by Tonya L. Breaux-Shropshire, PhD, DNP, FNP, MPH- Have you ever wondered if the way your blood pressure is measured could affect your diagnosis and treatment for hypertension? In this podcast episode, we will explore the differences between automated, attended, and ambulatory blood pressure measurements and how these differences may impact the treatment of hypertension. You probably know by known that High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition that can lead to serious health problems if left untreated. In order to accurately diagnose and treat hypertension, it's important to have accurate blood pressure readings. But what you might not know is there are several ways to measure blood pressure besides the usual office measurement and home measurement. So, let’s unpack the definitions of these blood pressure methods. Automated…