Table 1.
Hypertension guidelines' reference to measuring initial blood pressure in both arms.a
| 1980–1989 | 1990–1999 | 2000–2008 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statement made about measuring blood pressure in both arms | JNC-3, JNC-4, AHA, WHO/ISH | BHS-2, BHS-3, JNC-5, JNC-6, WHO/ISH | BHS-4, NICE, MHRA, CKS library, JNC-7, Canadian Hypertension Education programme, JSH, EJCPR, ESH, ESH/ESC practice guideline, Heart Foundation of Australia |
| Justified reason | Nil | Nil | MHRA, ESH, ESH-ESC guideline, BHS-4b, CKS guidelinesb, Heart Foundation of Australiab |
| Reference(s) given | Nil | Nil | ESH |
| Technique stated | Nil | Nil | Nil |
a
See Appendices for detailed table and references.
b
Partial justification. AHA = American Heart Association; BHS = British Hypertension Society; CKS = Clinical Knowledge Summaries; EJCPR = European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation; ESC = European Society of Cardiology; ESH = European Society of Hypertension; JNC = Joint National Committee; MHRA = Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency; JSH = Japanese Society of Hypertension; NICE = National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence; WHO/ISH = World Health Organization/International Society of Hypertension.