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The selection process was illustrated using a PRISMA 2020 flow diagram. Included studies were summarized in tables and qualitatively synthesized. The risk of bias of the included studies was assessed using the JBI critical appraisal tools. The initial search was conducted in April 2024, with an updated search performed in January 2026. To improve search sensitivity, an additional targeted search using controlled vocabulary and free-text terms was conducted in May 2026 in PubMed and Embase.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Two studies were identified through database searches: a prospective cohort study assessing blood pressure variability over time to determine the optimal screening interval for HTN, and a case\u2013control study comparing the sensitivity and specificity of blood pressure measurement at each visit with those of annual measurement for HTN diagnosis. Six additional guideline publications were analyzed to provide an overview of existing international recommendations on this topic. Existing recommendations overall correspond to grade C-level recommendations, largely based on expert opinion.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>There is a paucity of primary research specifically addressing the optimal frequency of HTN screening. No study evaluating the impact of different screening frequencies on the incidence of HTN-related complications was identified. 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