Screening for high blood pressure: Recommendations and rationale

Abstract

This statement summarizes the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations on screening for high blood pressure in adults and the supporting evidence, and it updates the 1996 recommendations contained in the Guide to Clinical Preventive Services, second edition. 1 United States Preventive Services Task ForceGuide to Clinical Preventive Services, 2nd ed. International Medical Publishing, Inc, Alexandria VA1996 Google Scholar Explanations of the ratings and strength of overall evidence are given in Appendix A and Appendix B, respectively. The complete information on which this is based, including evidence tables and references, is available in the summary of the evidence, 2 Sheridan S, Pignone M, Donahue K. Screening for high blood pressure: a review of the evidence for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Am J Prev Med 2003;25:151–8 Google Scholar which can be obtained through the USPSTF Web site (www.preventiveservices.ahrq.gov) and through the National Guideline Clearinghouse™ (www.guideline.gov). The recommendation statement and summary of the evidence on this topic are also available from the AHRQ Publications Clearinghouse in print through subscription to the Guide to Clinical Preventive Services, Third Edition: Periodic Updates. To order, contact the Clearinghouse at 1-800-358-9295 or e-mail: [email protected] .