Re-thinking the role of primary care in dementia prevention

Abstract

and 24-hour BP measures increase the prevalence of masked hypertension, more among non-Hispanic Black compared with non-Hispanic White individuals. 4 Ambulatory BP is the undeniable method of choice for the assessment of BP and for the rational use of antihypertensive drugs. Ambulatory BP measurement is the standard of care in our practice. It is feasible to do in a primary care setting. We have found it to be highly informative and associated with high patient and doctor satisfaction.Primary care presents exciting opportunities for augmentation of patient care with technology. We are entering an era of widespread use of wearable, cuff-less BP devices that provide more comfort and convenience. As primary care physicians we need to embrace these new technologies and the opportunities they present.