Awareness, Knowledge, and Attitudes Toward Screening and Treatment of Masked Hypertension in Primary Care

CONCLUSIONS: Limited PCP knowledge about MHT, concerns about the accuracy and accessibility of screening tests, overloaded PCPs, and insufficient evidence were major barriers to screening and treatment for MHT. Prior to broad uptake by PCPs, randomized trials demonstrating the net benefits of MHT screening and treatment may be needed, along with increased dissemination of knowledge about MHT and improved access to ABPM.PMID:34279025 | DOI:10.1093/ajh/hpab115

Source: American Journal of Hypertension - July 19, 2021 Category: Cardiology Authors: Rebekah Boyd Eileen Carter Nathalie Moise Carmela Alcantara Thais Valadares Edmund Anstey Ian M Kronish Source Type: research