Why the study?
What is the prevalence and management of hypertension in the inpatient setting?
What is the prevalence and management of hypertension in the inpatient setting?
Inpatient hypertension is common and often remains uncontrolled at discharge, highlighting a significant opportunity for improved recognition and management.
Uncontrolled hypertension at discharge signals missed intervention opportunities; confirms high burden and extends need for targeted management trials.
Inpatient HTN is prevalent and a large percentage of those with this condition remain hypertensive at the time of discharge and at follow-up. The potential exists for improved recognition and treatment of newly diagnosed and known, but uncontrolled, HTN observed in the inpatient setting.
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Axon et al. (2010) studied this question.