Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9940675 | American Journal of Hypertension | 2005 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Self-monitoring decreased systolic and pulse pressure significantly more than ordinary treatment and promoted achievement of target BP. This was most likely due to improved patient compliance and more active treatment by the physicians. Our results suggest that home measurement is useful in the control of hypertension.
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Authors
Laura Halme, Risto Vesalainen, Mika Kaaja, Ilkka Kantola, HOMER (HOme MEasuRement of blood pressure) study group HOMER (HOme MEasuRement of blood pressure) study group,