There are many things that can affect one’s blood pressure, including psychiatric medications, stress and anxiety, and diet. In a era — and future — where more care is and will be delivered virtually, it becomes more and more important to have an accurate BP device at home. Self-measured blood pressure (SMBP) is a vital tool to help monitor a patient’s health and to help them take appropriate clinical action if necessary. However, blood pressure can be a difficult thing to measure accurately when you don’t have all the medical equipment of a doctor’s office. Inaccurate BP measuring devices can even get in the way of treatment. The US Blood Pressure Validated Device Listing lists which of the countless BP measurement devices have been validated for clinical accuracy in the U.S. Read more of the American Medical Association’s advice here.