Does This Adult Patient Have Hypertension? Interview With Dr Anthony Joseph Viera

Dr. Anthony Joseph Viera, a physician specializing in public health and hypertension, delves into the complexities of hypertension diagnosis. He discusses the updated thresholds for hypertension and the influence of age on prevalence rates. The conversation highlights challenges in accurately measuring blood pressure in clinical settings and compares traditional methods with 24-hour monitoring. Viera emphasizes the importance of home monitoring and explains masked hypertension, stressing the need for comprehensive out-of-office measurements to manage this hidden condition effectively.