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Hypertension clinical information and guidelines

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Hypertension clinical information and guidelines

Clinical information for diagnosis and management of hypertension.

Guidelines 

  • A list of blood pressure monitors validated by the British Hypertension Society, including clinic, ambulatory and home blood pressure monitors on the British Hypertension Society (BHS) website

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Last updated12 March 2024