High blood pressure, a significant risk factor for kidney disease, heart disease, stroke, retinopathy and dementia, has been labeled the silent killer. Early detection and treatment are essential to slow or prevent the adverse consequences of untreated hypertension. Consequently, the practice of “opportunistic” blood pressure (BP) measurement has become commonplace in visits to primary care
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