Self-monitoring tied to lower blood pressure: review

By Genevra Pittman NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with hypertension who regularly monitor their own blood pressure tend to have lower numbers than those who don't use a home blood pressure monitor, a new review of past studies suggests. The analysis showed self-monitoring was most successful when paired with extra resources for patients, such as online materials or phone calls with health workers. ...



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