How to find and use validated blood pressure measuring devices

Dean S. Picone, Raj Padwal, George S. Stergiou, Jordana B. Cohen, Richard J. McManus, Siegfried Eckert, Kei Asayama, Neil Atkins, Michael Rakotz, Cintia Lombardi, Tammy M. Brady, James E. Sharman

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Abstract

Clinically validated, automated arm-cuff blood pressure measuring devices (BPMDs) are recommended for BP measurement. However, most BPMDs available for purchase by consumers globally are not properly validated. This is a problem because non-validated BPMDs are less accurate and precise than validated ones, and therefore if used clinically could lead to misdiagnosis and mismanagement of BP. In response to this problem, several validated device lists have been developed, which can be used by clinicians and consumers to identify devices that have passed clinical validation testing. The purpose of this review is to describe the resources that are available for finding validated BPMDs in different world regions, to identify the differences between validated device lists, and describe current gaps and challenges. How to use validated BPMDs properly is also summarised.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)108-114
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Human Hypertension
Volume37
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 2023

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Internal Medicine

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