The standardized techniques of blood pressure measurement in the clinic are emphasized and the indications for ambulatory and/or home blood pressure monitoring are specified more broadly. The epidemiologic findings specific to Korean population related to blood pressure are reviewed. Cardiovascular risk of hypertensive patients are stratified based upon the data of a Korean population cohort study.
Keywords: Blood pressure; Blood pressure measurement; Cardiovascular complications; Cardiovascular risk; Guidelines; Hypertension; Lifestyle; Organ damage.