Key result
Electronic health record surveillance identified 838,469 patients with hypertension (27.9% prevalence), revealing that 68% were diagnosed and 61% had elevated blood pressure.
Cross-Sectional (n=838,469)
Yes
Using electronic health records from a large clinical data research network can identify undiagnosed and uncontrolled hypertension cases missed by traditional self-reported surveillance methods.
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EHR surveillance may detect undiagnosed and uncontrolled hypertension missed by surveys; leaves open whether it improves outcomes.
Smith et al. (2018) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=838,469). Electronic health record surveillance was evaluated on Prevalence and geographic distribution of hypertension. Electronic health record surveillance identified 838,469 patients with hypertension (27.9% prevalence), revealing that 68% were diagnosed and 61% had elevated blood pressure.
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