Home blood pressure control status in 2017 ‐2018 for hypertension specialist centers in Asia: Results of the Asia BP@Home study

In conclusion, the Asia BP@Home study demonstrated that home BP is relatively well controlled at hypertension specialist centers in Asia. However, alm ost half of patients remain uncontrolled for morning BP according to new guidelines, with significant country/regional differences. Strict home BP control should be beneficial in Asian populations. The findings of this study are important to facilitate development of health policies focused on reduc ing cardiovascular complications in Asia.

Source: The Journal of Clinical Hypertension - November 16, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kazuomi Kario, Naoko Tomitani, Peera Buranakitjaroen, Yook ‐Chin Chia, Sungha Park, Chen‐Huan Chen, Romeo Divinagracia, Jinho Shin, Saulat Siddique, Jorge Sison, Arieska Ann Soenarta, Guru Prasad Sogunuru, Jam Chin Tay, Yuda Turana, Yuqi Tags: ORIGINAL PAPER Source Type: research