Book Review

Despite the great importance of blood-pressure measurement, there are often marked discrepancies between values recorded in the clinic and readings taken in nonmedical settings. In addition, the blood pressure of an individual patient can vary greatly during the course of the day, and such variation can hinder the diagnosis of hypertension and the assessment of antihypertensive therapy. A new strategy to overcome these difficulties relies on the use of ambulatory monitors — small electronic devices worn by the patient that automatically record the blood pressure at selected intervals throughout the day. This book provides a comprehensive and authoritative discussion of . . .