Why the study?
Does the number of follow-up measurements and the duration of intervals between them affect the fall in blood pressure in patients with newly identified mild hypertension?
Population
110 patients in 42 general practices with newly identified diastolic pressure (phase V) >90 and <110 mm Hg
Comparison
Follow-up blood pressure measurements at varying… vs Initial blood pressure measurement
Design
Cohort
Authors
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May support repeated BP measurements before treatment decisions in mild hypertension; leaves open optimal intervals and requires randomized confirmation.
Does the number of follow-up measurements and the duration of intervals between them affect the fall in blood pressure in patients with newly identified mild hypertension?
Patients with newly identified mildly raised blood pressure should have their pressure measured at two further visits before deciding on treatment, as pressure tends to fall with repeated measurements regardless of the interval.
Hartley et al. (1983) studied this question.
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