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Evaluation and Diagnosis
Table 7. Values of Systolic/Diastolic Blood Pressure for
Ambulatory and Home Blood Pressure Monitoring
Corresponding to Office Systolic/Diastolic Blood
Pressure Levels
Office,
mm Hg
HBPM,
mm Hg
Daytime ABPM,
mm Hg
Nighttime ABPM,
mm Hg
24-Hour ABPM,
mm Hg
120/80 120/80 120/80 100/65 115/75
130/80 130/80 130/80 110/65 125/75
140/90 135/85 135/85 120/70 130/80
160/100 145/90 145/90 140/85 145/90
ABPM indicates ambulatory blood pressure monitoring.
Modified with permission from Whelton et al. Copyright © 2018 American College of
Cardiolog y Foundation and American Heart Association, Inc.
3.1.4.1. Cuffless Blood Pressure Devices
COR LOE
Recommendation
3: No
benefit
C-LD
1. In adults, the use of cuffless BP devices is not recommended
for the diagnosis or management of high BP.
3.2. Patient Diagnosis
3.2.1. Causes of Hypertension
Table 8. Environmental, Behavioral, and Genetic Causes of
Hypertension
Dietary intake factors Nondietary factors
Higher sodium intake Genetic variants
Lower potassium intake Overweight/obesity
Lower calcium/magnesium intake Lower physical activity/fitness
Lower diet quality (lower intake of
fruits/vegetables, plant proteins, fiber)
Sleep disturbances (related to duration, quality,
regularity, and/or disordered breathing )
Alcohol intake Psychosocial stressors
Air pollution
