Self-measured blood pressure (SMBP):
SMBP refers to blood pressure measurements taken by the patient in his/her usual environment. SMPB devices142 are varied in design from manual to fully automated and in blood pressure measurement technique (mercury, aneroid, oscil- lometric). Little is known about the accuracy, reliability, and predictive value of SMBP, espe- cially in CKD patients. Patients performing SMBP should be trained and periodically monitored.