Key result
Measuring blood pressure in the supine position resulted in higher average systolic and diastolic blood pressures compared to the sitting position in healthy subjects (P < 0.001).
Why the study?
Does supine position compared to sitting position affect blood pressure in healthy subjects?
Population
6,485 healthy subjects
Comparison
Supine position vs Sitting position
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Supine readings may overestimate BP in practice; leaves open position-specific diagnostic thresholds.
Cross-Sectional (n=6,485)
Does supine position compared to sitting position affect blood pressure in healthy subjects?
p-value: p=<0.001
In healthy subjects, blood pressure is significantly higher in the supine position compared to the sitting position, with age being an independent factor for the posture-related systolic pressure increment.
Wei et al. (2008) conducted a cross-sectional in Healthy subjects (n=6,485). Supine position vs. Sitting position was evaluated on Systolic and diastolic blood pressure (p=<0.001). Measuring blood pressure in the supine position resulted in higher average systolic and diastolic blood pressures compared to the sitting position in healthy subjects (P < 0.001).
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