As early as the 1920s, and subsequently in the 1959 Build and Blood Pressure Study (S1. 5-
1) of almost 5 million adults insured between 1934 and 1954, a strong direct relationship …

Background Telemedicine (TM) is the use of telecommunication systems to deliver health
care at a distance. It has the potential to improve patient health outcomes, access to health …

The aim of this updated statement is to provide comprehensive and timely evidence-based
recommendations on the prevention of stroke among individuals who have not previously …

Background Self-monitoring of blood pressure (BP) appears to reduce BP in hypertension
but important questions remain regarding effective implementation and which groups may …

Objective—To review the literature systematically and perform meta-analyses to address
these questions: 1) Is there evidence that self-measured blood pressure (BP) without other …

A majority of the US adult population has one or more chronic conditions that require
medical intervention and long-term self-management. Such conditions are among the 10 …

Importance Hypertension remains a leading factor associated with cardiovascular disease,
and demographic and socioeconomic disparities in blood pressure (BP) control persist …

Importance Only about half of patients with high blood pressure (BP) in the United States
have their BP controlled. Practical, robust, and sustainable models are needed to improve …

Importance Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the US, and poor diet
and lack of physical activity are major factors contributing to cardiovascular morbidity and …

Background Patients with high blood pressure (hypertension) in the community frequently
fail to meet treatment goals‐a condition labelled as" uncontrolled" hypertension. The optimal …