@article {Parkere87, author = {Emily Parker and Paul Glasziou}, title = {Use of evidence in hypertension guidelines: should we measure in both arms?}, volume = {59}, number = {560}, pages = {e87--e92}, year = {2009}, doi = {10.3399/bjgp09X395012}, publisher = {Royal College of General Practitioners}, abstract = {For at least 25 years, hypertension guidelines have suggested measuring blood pressure in both arms, but GPs{\textquoteright} 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.}, issn = {0960-1643}, URL = {https://bjgp.org/content/59/560/e87}, eprint = {https://bjgp.org/content/59/560/e87.full.pdf}, journal = {British Journal of General Practice} }