Abstract
Out-patient clinic blood pressure (OPC-BP) was compared to home blood pressure (Home-BP) measured three times daily during a two week period in 122 consecutively referred hypertensive subjects. A semi-automatic device (TM-101) including a microphone for detection of Korotkoff-sounds, self-deflation of cuff pressure and digital display of blood pressure was used. Mean difference between OPC-BP and Home-BP was systolic +13 mm Hg (range -21 - +100 mg Hg) and diastolic +5 mm Hg (range -27 - +36 mm Hg). Although a significant correlation could be demonstrated between Home-BP and OPC-BP, the inter-individual scatter was pronounced and unpredictable from the hypertensive organ damages. It is argued, that home readings should be used to greater extent in the evaluation of patients with hypertension.
| Original language | English |
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| Journal | Acta medica Scandinavica. Supplementum |
| Volume | 714 |
| Pages (from-to) | 147-51 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| ISSN | 0365-463X |
| Publication status | Published - 1986 |
Keywords
- Blood Pressure Determination
- Heart Rate
- Humans
- Hypertension
- Manometry
- Middle Aged
- Outpatient Clinics, Hospital
- Self Care