Key result
Evening home systolic blood pressure measured at bedtime was significantly lower than when measured before dinner, with a mean difference of -8.7 mm Hg (P<.001).
Why the study?
Does the timing of evening home blood pressure measurement (bedtime vs before dinner) affect the recorded blood pressure values in elderly hypertensive patients?
Observational (n=48)
Does the timing of evening home blood pressure measurement (bedtime vs before dinner) affect the recorded blood pressure values in elderly hypertensive patients?
Mean Difference: -8.7
p-value: p=<.001
Evening home blood pressure readings are significantly lower at bedtime compared to before dinner, largely influenced by daily activities like bathing and alcohol consumption, highlighting the need to standardize measurement timing.
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Evening HBP timing affects readings; challenges divergent guideline recommendations and supports standardized protocols.
Fujiwara et al. (2017) conducted an observational in Hypertension (n=48). Home blood pressure measurement at bedtime vs. Home blood pressure measurement before dinner was evaluated on Difference between at-bedtime and before-dinner systolic home blood pressure (B-D difference) (Mean difference -8.7 mm Hg, p=<.001). Evening home systolic blood pressure measured at bedtime was significantly lower than when measured before dinner, with a mean difference of -8.7 mm Hg (P<.001).
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