Measurement of blood pressure in European Society of Hypertension Excellence Centres: A survey by the Young Investigators Group of the European Society of Hypertension

Key Result

Blood pressure measurement practices in European Society of Hypertension Excellence Centres show considerable discrepancies and substantial non-adherence to recommended guidelines.

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate blood pressure measurement practices in ESH Excellence Centres and identify adherence to guidelines.
• Conducted a survey targeting European Society of Hypertension Excellence Centres.
• Gathered data on blood pressure measurement procedures and adherence to guidelines.
• Analyzed discrepancies in measurement practices across different centres.
• Found significant discrepancies in blood pressure measurement across ESH Centres.
• Highlighted substantial non-adherence to recommended guidelines in many cases.