Key result
Over half (51%) of US adults with hypertension require a large or extra-large blood pressure cuff, including 84% of those with obesity.
Why the study?
Hypertension affects approximately half of US adults, and appropriately sized blood pressure cuffs are important for accurate measurement and management.
Population
13,038 US adults (≥18 years) in NHANES 2015-March 2020 cycles
Design
Cross-sectional study
Authors
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Clinics should verify cuff availability for accurate BP readings; leaves open whether sizing affects hypertension prevalence estimates in practice.
Cross-Sectional (n=13,038)
Over half of US adults with hypertension require a large or extra-large blood pressure cuff, highlighting the critical need for appropriately sized equipment in clinical practice to ensure accurate measurement.
Jackson et al. (2022) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension (n=13,038). Mid-arm circumference was evaluated on Recommended BP cuff sizes based on mid-arm circumference. Over half (51%) of US adults with hypertension require a large or extra-large blood pressure cuff, including 84% of those with obesity.
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