Key result
The weighted average cumulative prevalence of simultaneous interarm systolic blood pressure difference of ≥10 mmHg was 9.49% (95% CI 7.9-11.1%), with higher rates in hospital settings.
Why the study?
What is the prevalence of simultaneously measured interarm systolic blood pressure difference and its clinical predictors?
Population
27 studies assessing the prevalence of interarm systolic blood pressure difference (IASBPD)
Design
Meta-analysis
Authors
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Supports considering IASBPD screening in high-risk patients; leaves open whether it improves risk stratification or outcomes.
Meta-Analysis
What is the prevalence of simultaneously measured interarm systolic blood pressure difference and its clinical predictors?
Simultaneously measured interarm systolic blood pressure difference is relatively prevalent, particularly in hospital settings, and is associated with higher BMI.
Singh et al. (2015) conducted a meta-analysis in Interarm systolic blood pressure difference. Interarm systolic blood pressure difference (IASBPD) vs. Absence of IASBPD or IASBPD < 10 mmHg was evaluated on Weighted average cumulative prevalence of simultaneous IASBPD of 10 mmHg or greater (95% CI 7.9-11.1). The weighted average cumulative prevalence of simultaneous interarm systolic blood pressure difference of ≥10 mmHg was 9.49% (95% CI 7.9-11.1%), with higher rates in hospital settings.
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