Transforming hypertension care: The pivotal role of ambulatory and home monitoring

Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) and home blood pressure monitoring (HBPM) have become indispensable tools in contemporary hypertension diagnosis and management. Traditional office-based blood pressure measurements are frequently inadequate due to variability in readings and the "white coat effect," where patients exhibit elevated readings in clinical settings but not in their day-to-day environments. ABPM and HBPM offer a more extensive insight into a patient's blood pressure profile around the clock, providing a naturalistic view crucial for accurate diagnosis. ABPM, in particular, supplies granular data revealing circadian variations and identifying nocturnal patterns such as the absence of "nocturnal dipping” a significant risk factor for cardiovascular issues. Masked hypertension, undetectable in office settings but linked to heightened cardiovascular risks, can be effectively diagnosed through ABPM. Complementing this, HBPM permits patients to measure their blood pressure under normal living conditions, enhancing the precision of average readings and evaluating treatment efficacy over time, in addition to boosting patient involvement in their healthcare journeys.

This Research Topic aims to underscore the critical importance of ABPM and HBPM in the nuanced landscape of hypertension care. The goal is to answer pertinent questions about the integration of these methods into clinical practice, test hypotheses regarding their impact on patient outcomes, and share innovative strategies to overcome existing limitations in hypertension management. We seek to equip healthcare providers with advanced knowledge and tools for risk stratification and tailored therapeutic interventions, ultimately elevating the quality of care and patient results.

To gather further insights into the integration and application of blood pressure monitoring, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:

o Comparative analysis of ABPM and HBPM in hypertension diagnosis

o The impact of blood pressure variability on cardiovascular risk assessment

o Strategies for patient engagement and adherence in home blood pressure monitoring

o Innovations in technology and methodology for blood pressure monitoring

o The role of blood pressure monitoring in personalized medicine approaches

We encourage submissions in the form of original research, reviews, case studies, and clinical practice guidelines within this scope.

Keywords: Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, home blood pressure monitoring, hypertension diagnosis, cardiovascular risk, white coat effect, masked hypertension, patient adherence, personalized medicine, circadian patterns, nocturnal dipping, risk stratification

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