Integration of Home Blood Pressure Monitoring in Hypertension Management

Background: White coat syndrome, masked hypertension, and poor technique may produce inaccurate offi ce-based blood pressure (BP) readings and lead to over diagnosis and over treatment with antihypertensive agents. National and international hypertension guidelines recommend using home BP monitoring in conjunction with offi ce readings for hypertension diagnostic and/or treatment evaluation. Purpose of study: Evaluate the impact of hypertension diagnosis and medication management for patients referred to a home BP monitoring program integrated with clinic based hypertension management.