Phone app could help millions get blood pressure under control

This study tests a smartphone-based program called mGlide to help people with high blood pressure manage it better. About 395 participants, including stroke survivors and others at high risk, will use a wireless blood pressure monitor and phone to track their readings. If their numbers go off track, their healthcare team gets an alert to step in early. The goal is to see if this approach works better than usual care for controlling blood pressure and preventing strokes.