TY - JOUR T1 - Use of evidence in hypertension guidelines: should we measure in both arms? JF - British Journal of General Practice JO - Br J Gen Pract SP - e87 LP - e92 DO - 10.3399/bjgp09X395012 VL - 59 IS - 560 AU - Emily Parker AU - Paul Glasziou Y1 - 2009/03/01 UR - http://bjgp.org/content/59/560/e87.abstract N2 - For at least 25 years, hypertension guidelines have suggested measuring blood pressure in both arms, but GPs' acceptance of this is low. Current and past versions of major guidelines were identified to review and assess the degree to which they provided justification, evidence, and a description of dual-arm measurement techniques. It is suggested that if guidelines better justified recommendations and cited primary literature to support claims, a greater percentage of practitioners might accept and adhere to such guidance. ER -