Human blood pressure determination by sphygmomanometry.
Why the study?
Uniform standard and methodology for indirect arterial blood pressure measurement were needed to support cardiovascular disease and stroke risk assessment and management.
Design
Guideline providing practical recommendations for sphygmomanometric blood pressure measurement
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Implication
Provides AHA recommendations and practical guidelines for the indirect measurement of arterial blood pressure by sphygmomanometry to ensure uniform standards.
Key Points
- Provide standardized, practical guidelines for indirect arterial blood pressure measurement using sphygmomanometry to facilitate cardiovascular disease prevention and clinical evaluation.
- Reviewed and updated American Heart Association recommendations for indirect arterial blood pressure assessment across clinical, epidemiological, and educational settings.
- Evaluated noninvasive occluding cuff sphygmomanometry against the invasive direct intra-arterial catheterization standard.
- Direct intra-arterial catheterization provides gold-standard accuracy but remains impractical for routine outpatient examinations and population screenings.
- Indirect sphygmomanometry using an occluding cuff and stethoscope serves as the essential noninvasive method to identify hypertension, clinical shock, and broad vascular risks.
PICO
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Population
Hypertension
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Intervention / Comparator
Sphygmomanometry
Provides AHA recommendations and practical guidelines for the indirect measurement of arterial blood pressure by sphygmomanometry to ensure uniform standards.
Cite This Study
Perloff et al. (1993) conducted a review in Hypertension. Sphygmomanometry was evaluated. The American Heart Association provides updated practical guidelines and uniform standards for the indirect measurement of arterial blood pressure using sphygmomanometry.