Key result
CV specialist management is linked to better discharge BP control compared to non-specialists.
Why the study?
The study was conducted to investigate differences in management practices for hospitalized hypertensive patients between cardiovascular specialists and non-specialists, and to identify determinants affecting blood pressure control.
Does management by cardiovascular specialists improve blood pressure control in hospitalized hypertensive patients compared to non-specialists?
Observational (n=500)
No
Does management by cardiovascular specialists improve blood pressure control in hospitalized hypertensive patients compared to non-specialists?
Inpatient hypertension management by cardiovascular specialists results in better blood pressure control compared to non-specialists, highlighting the need for standardized training.
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Specialist care was associated with better inpatient BP control; hypothesis-generating and requires randomized confirmation before changing referral practices.
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the differences in management practices for hospitalized hypertensive patients between cardiovascular specialists and non-specialists, identify key determinants affecting the quality of blood pressure (BP) control, and offer evidence-based recommendations to support the standardization of hypertension management protocols. METHODS: A retrospective analysis was conducted on the medical records of 500 inpatients with essential hypertension at Zhejiang Provincial People's Hospital in January 2022. BP control rates, drug adjustments, and monitoring practices were compared between specialist and non-specialist treatment groups. Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS 25.0, with variance analysis for continuous variables and chi-square tests for categorical variables. Multivariable logistic regression was used to identify independent predictors of BP control at discharge. CONCLUSION: Cardiovascular specialists achieved significantly better BP control through more frequent drug adjustments and optimized combination therapy regimens. Non-specialists exhibited deficiencies in monitoring, medication regimen optimization, and follow-up management. It is recommended to enhance standardized training for non-specialists in hypertension management to improve overall hypertension prevention and control.
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Wu et al. (2026) conducted an observational in essential hypertension (n=500). Management by cardiovascular specialists vs. Management by non-specialists was evaluated on Blood pressure control at discharge (p=0.012). Management by cardiovascular specialists achieved better blood pressure control compared to non-specialists.
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