Fig 1.

Recommended approach for measuring arterial blood pressure in the clinic. The accurate measurement of blood pressure is essential for the diagnosis and management of hypertension. Fully automated oscillometric devices capable of taking multiple readings without an observer being present provide a more accurate measurement of blood pressure (BP) than auscultation. Environmental factors affect the BP readings substantially, necessitating ambulatory BP recordings in the majority of individuals for an accurate reflection of their cardiovascular risk in relation to blood pressure. Adapted from UK (https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng136/documents/evidence-review) and international evidence-based guidelines.