What is Automated Office Blood Pressure (AOBP) and why is it the preferred method of standardized office blood pressure measurement?
Automated Office Blood Pressure (AOBP) is a method of measuring blood pressure in which the device can be programmed to automatically provide a period of rest followed by multiple blood pressure readings with a single activation. AOBP can be performed either with the patient alone (i.e., unattended) or with a healthcare provider/technician present (i.e., attended). It is preferred over other office blood pressure measurement methods because it is more consistent with the blood pressure measurement methods used to define blood pressure targets in prior large clinical outcome trials and it helps to avoid misclassification to prevent over-treatment or under-treatment of high blood pressure.  