Key result
Measuring blood pressure up to 10 minutes after standing detected orthostatic hypotension in 49% of elderly outpatients, compared to 29% when measured only up to 3 minutes.
Why the study?
Does measuring blood pressure up to 10 minutes after standing improve the detection of orthostatic hypotension in elderly outpatients?
Cross-Sectional (n=181)
No
Does measuring blood pressure up to 10 minutes after standing improve the detection of orthostatic hypotension in elderly outpatients?
Absolute Event Rate: 49% vs 29%
Measuring blood pressure up to 10 minutes after standing significantly increases the detection rate of orthostatic hypotension in elderly adults compared to the standard 3-minute measurement.
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Optimal BP timing for OH diagnosis in older adults remains debated; leaves open standardized protocols for practice and trials.
Campos et al. (2015) conducted a cross-sectional in Orthostatic hypotension (n=181). Extended blood pressure measurement up to 10 minutes after standing vs. Standard measurement up to 3 minutes was evaluated on Prevalence of orthostatic hypotension. Measuring blood pressure up to 10 minutes after standing detected orthostatic hypotension in 49% of elderly outpatients, compared to 29% when measured only up to 3 minutes.
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