Perioperative Blood Pressures and Chronic Hypertension
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Cardiology / Vascular Diseases |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 21 - Any |
| Updated: | 12/16/2018 |
| Start Date: | November 9, 2015 |
| End Date: | January 16, 2018 |
The Association Between Home Blood Pressures and Clinic Blood Pressures in Patients Presenting for Surgery.
This study aims to assess the performance of presurgical clinic blood pressure measurements
in predicting home blood pressure readings among surgical patients. It also aims to measure
the association between home blood pressures and patient perspectives on blood pressure
control.
in predicting home blood pressure readings among surgical patients. It also aims to measure
the association between home blood pressures and patient perspectives on blood pressure
control.
A convenience sample of presurgical patients seen in a preadmission testing clinic were
enrolled and sent home with a home blood pressure monitor that stored up to 50 readings.
Participants were asked to return the BP cuff on the day of their surgery.
enrolled and sent home with a home blood pressure monitor that stored up to 50 readings.
Participants were asked to return the BP cuff on the day of their surgery.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Ambulatory patients >= 21 years of age presenting for surgery to a tertiary care
preadmission testing clinic.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Inability or unwillingness to independently operate a home blood pressure monitor.
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