Detect Early, Act Early: Home Screening of Blood Pressure and AF

Prof Alta Schutte (University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia) highlights the value of home-based screening for blood pressure and atrial fibrillation. With limited time in primary care, many cases go undetected – yet validated home devices can reliably measure both conditions. Prof Schutte stresses the importance of using only clinically validated monitors, training patients in accurate measurement, and incorporating home data into routine practice. Early detection at home offers a practical, guideline-endorsed way to improve diagnosis and outcomes.