title: Home readings of blood pressure in hypertension.
abstract: Out-patient-clinic blood pressure (OPC-BP) was compared to blood pressure taken at home (Home-BP) measured three times daily during a two week period in 66 consecutively referred hypertensive subjects. A semi-automatic manometer was used (TM-101) which included a microphone for detection of Korotkoff sounds, self-deflation of cuff pressure and digital display of blood pressure. Mean difference between OPC-BP and Home-BP was systolic +14 mmHg (range -20/+100 mmHg) and diastolic +5 mmHg (range -27/+28 mmHg). Although a significant correlation could be demonstrated between Home-BP and OPC-BP, the inter-individual scatter was pronounced. There was no preponderance of patients with hypertensive organ damage among those with high OPC-BP or Home-BP. It is proposed that home readings should be included in the assessment and control of patients with hypertension, especially among badly controlled subjects and those with borderline hypertension.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001794:Blood Pressure / Q000187:drug effects; D001795:Blood Pressure Determination / Q000295:instrumentation*; D005260:Female; D006339:Heart Rate / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012648:Self Care / Q000295:instrumentation*; D012931:Social Environment