[Which methods of blood pressure measurement should you choose?]

Which methods of blood pressure measurement should you choose? Blood pressure measurement in the doctor's office is the standard method for detecting hypertension. It must be confirmed by measures performed outside the office by home blood pressure monitoring or by ambulatory blood pressure monitoring. All methods of blood pressure measurement require compliance with standardized rules. Home blood pressure monitoring is widely available and cheap, and patients use it even without any medical supervision. It is a useful method for detecting white coat hypertension and masked hypertension and for adapting treatments. After teaching the method to the patient, home blood pressure monitoring allows him to be involved in his care, which can help improve adherence to treatment.