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Blood Pressure Assessment Across the Lifespan: Improving Clinical Research and Clinical Practice: A National Heart,

Marwah Abdalla1, Stephen P Juraschek2, Italo Biaggioni3

  • 1Department of Medicine, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA.

Journal of the American College of Cardiology
|May 13, 2026
PubMed

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Accurate blood pressure (BP) assessment is crucial for managing hypertension and preventing cardiovascular disease (CVD). New BP measurement devices offer improved characterization, potentially transforming hypertension management and reducing risks.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Hypertension Research
  • Medical Device Technology

Background:

  • Hypertension is a prevalent, modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) globally.
  • Accurate blood pressure (BP) assessment is vital for hypertension diagnosis and management.
  • Challenges in BP assessment can lead to underdiagnosis, undertreatment, and adverse health outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize recent advances in BP assessment technologies and their clinical implications.
  • To identify obstacles and knowledge gaps in current BP assessment practices.
  • To inform future research and clinical guidelines for hypertension management.

Main Methods:

  • A 2-day workshop convened by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI).
  • Discussions focused on the latest evidence in BP assessment.
  • Expert clinicians and researchers shared insights on challenges and future directions.

Main Results:

  • Advances in BP measurement devices enable more comprehensive BP characterization.
  • New technologies could significantly improve CVD risk reduction strategies.
  • Addressing uncertainties in BP assessment is key to optimizing hypertension control.

Conclusions:

  • The evolving landscape of BP assessment necessitates updated clinical practices and research.
  • Optimizing BP measurement is essential for effective CVD risk reduction and improved patient outcomes.
  • Further research is needed to bridge knowledge gaps and overcome obstacles in BP assessment.

Keywords:
artificial intelligenceblood pressurecardiovascular diseasecuffless blood pressurehypertensionmeasurementqualitysphygmomanometer

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