Key result
A systolic inter-arm blood pressure difference of ≥10 mmHg was observed in 10% of patients with type 2 diabetes, potentially leading to misclassification of hypertension if unrecognized.
Why the study?
Does bilateral simultaneous blood pressure measurement identify significant inter-arm differences in patients with type 2 diabetes?
Cross-Sectional (n=101)
Yes
Does bilateral simultaneous blood pressure measurement identify significant inter-arm differences in patients with type 2 diabetes?
A systolic inter-arm difference of ≥10 mmHg is present in 10% of patients with type 2 diabetes, highlighting the need for bilateral screening to avoid misclassifying patients as normotensive.
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May warrant bilateral BP measurement in type 2 diabetes; leaves open effects on outcomes.
Clark et al. (2009) conducted a cross-sectional in Type 2 diabetes (n=101). Inter-arm blood pressure difference was evaluated on Prevalence of systolic inter-arm difference ≥10 mmHg (95% CI 4 to 16). A systolic inter-arm blood pressure difference of ≥10 mmHg was observed in 10% of patients with type 2 diabetes, potentially leading to misclassification of hypertension if unrecognized.
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