Ideally, obtain weekly BP readings beginning 2 wk after a change in the treatment regimen and during the week before a clinic visit. Record all readings accurately: Monitors with built-in memory should be brought to all clinic appointments. BP should be based on an average of readings on 2 occasions for clinical decision making. Clinical Recommendation 2017 Hypertension Clinical Practice Guidelines4 Out-of-office BP measurements are recommended to confirm the diagnosis of hypertension and for titration of BP-lowering medication, in conjunction with telehealth counseling or clinical interventions.47 50 (Class 1, Level of Evidence: ASR ) ACC indicates American College of Cardiology; AHA, American Heart Association; BP, blood pressure; HBP, high blood pressure; HBPM, home blood pressure monitoring; and QCDR, Qualified Clinical Data Registry. 26 Appendix A. 