The outcome of two-step blood pressure screening in dental healthcare.

CONCLUSIONS: The study shows that a two-step method for blood pressure screening in a dental setting including home measurement resulted in a high PPV and eliminated most of those with a false high blood pressure reading. The findings also show that two-step screening for hypertension is feasible in a larger population with more screening providers involved.
PMID: 29493430 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Scandinavian Journal of Public Health - February 1, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Andersson H, Hedström L, Bergman S, Bergh H Tags: Scand J Public Health Source Type: research