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Contents
  • Who Should Be Evaluated?
  • Recommended Monitoring Methods
  • Managing White Coat and Masked Hypertension

Guidelines for Managing Hidden Hypertension

Guidelines for Managing Hidden Hypertension

The Big Picture

Discover the recommended guidelines for identifying and managing the hidden dangers of white coat and masked hypertension.
Contents
  • Who Should Be Evaluated?
  • Recommended Monitoring Methods
  • Managing White Coat and Masked Hypertension

Who Should Be Evaluated?

Guidelines suggest evaluating those with elevated office-based blood pressure and treatment resistance for white coat hypertension. Similarly, individuals with normal office readings but high risk factors should be checked for masked hypertension. These evaluations help in early detection and management.

Recommended Monitoring Methods

Out-of-office monitoring, such as ABPM and SMBP, is recommended for accurate diagnosis. ABPM provides a comprehensive 24-hour blood pressure profile, while SMBP offers convenient home monitoring. Both methods play a crucial role in managing hidden hypertension.
Recommended guidelines for identifying and managing the hidden dangers of white coat and masked hypertension, including evaluation and monitoring methods.

Managing White Coat and Masked Hypertension

For white coat hypertension, lifestyle changes and regular monitoring are preferred over medication. Masked hypertension may require intensified antihypertensive treatment. Following these guidelines helps in minimizing the risks associated with these conditions.

FAQs

Who needs to be evaluated for hidden hypertension?

Those with elevated office BP and high-risk factors.

What monitoring methods are recommended?

ABPM and SMBP are recommended monitoring methods.

How is white coat hypertension managed?

Through lifestyle changes and regular monitoring.

How is masked hypertension treated?

With intensified antihypertensive treatment.

Why is out-of-office monitoring important?

It provides a more accurate blood pressure profile.

Key Takeaways

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Additional References
  1. Whelton PK, Carey RM, Aronow WS, et al. 2017 ACC/AHA Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults. Hypertension 2018; 71:e13.
  2. Mancia G, Kreutz R, Brunström M, et al. 2023 ESH Guidelines for the management of arterial hypertension. J Hypertens 2023; 41:1874.
This article has been reviewed for accuracy by one of the licensed medical doctors working for Doctronic.