Key result
Self-determined home blood pressure readings revealed that 30% of patients with borderline clinic hypertension were hypertensive at home, while only 28% were clearly normotensive.
Why the study?
Does self-determined home blood pressure monitoring identify true hypertension in patients with borderline clinic hypertension?
Population
112 patients with borderline hypertension and 49 normotensive controls
Comparison
Self-determined home blood pressure monitoring vs Clinic blood pressure readings
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Home BP monitoring may clarify status in borderline clinic hypertension; leaves open its effect on management and outcomes.
Observational (n=161)
Does self-determined home blood pressure monitoring identify true hypertension in patients with borderline clinic hypertension?
Home blood pressure monitoring is useful for identifying true hypertension in patients with borderline clinic readings, as clinic predictors are unreliable.
Stevo Julius (1974) conducted an observational in Borderline hypertension (n=161). Self-determined home blood pressure readings vs. Normotensive controls was evaluated on Hypertension at home. Self-determined home blood pressure readings revealed that 30% of patients with borderline clinic hypertension were hypertensive at home, while only 28% were clearly normotensive.
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