Why the study?
Do different blood pressure measurement methods (RZS, Dinamap, ABPM) provide equivalent readings and control classification in diabetic patients with hypertension?
Population
40 outpatients with hypertension complicating diabetes mellitus (29 males, 11 females)
Comparison
Blood pressure measurement using three methods… vs Comparison between the three measurement methods
Design
RCT, randomized, observer-blinded
Authors
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Equivalence supports interchangeable BP methods for control assessment in diabetic hypertension; confirms agreement while leaving non-dipper implications open.
Do different blood pressure measurement methods (RZS, Dinamap, ABPM) provide equivalent readings and control classification in diabetic patients with hypertension?
Random zero sphygmomanometry, semi-automated monitoring, and daytime ABPM provide equivalent blood pressure control classification in diabetic hypertensive patients, while ABPM additionally identifies a high prevalence of non-dippers associated with worse renal function.
Sturrock et al. (1997) studied this question.
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