Key result
Telemedical home blood pressure was significantly lower than daytime ambulatory blood pressure (mean difference -4.6/-1.6 mmHg), though the two were strongly correlated (systolic r=0.69, P<0.001).
Why the study?
How does telemedical home blood pressure compare to office and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring in renal outpatients?
Cross-Sectional (n=102)
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How does telemedical home blood pressure compare to office and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring in renal outpatients?
Mean Difference: -4.6
Telemedical home blood pressure monitoring yields slightly lower readings than daytime ambulatory monitoring but correlates strongly and is well accepted by patients.
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Telemedical home BP should not yet replace ambulatory monitoring in renal outpatients; leaves open its role pending outcome validation.
Hoffmann-Petersen et al. (2015) conducted a cross-sectional in Renal outpatients (n=102). Telemedical home blood pressure (HBP) monitoring vs. Daytime ambulatory blood pressure (ABP) was evaluated on Difference between HBP and daytime ABP (MD -4.6/-1.6 mmHg (systolic/diastolic)). Telemedical home blood pressure was significantly lower than daytime ambulatory blood pressure (mean difference -4.6/-1.6 mmHg), though the two were strongly correlated (systolic r=0.69, P<0.001).
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