Evaluating the performance of automated sphygmomanometers using a patient simulator
Conclusion:
These results may have a clinical impact and indicate the need for a standardized algorithm, with a harmonized approach for validation. Moreover, the algorithm of the wrist-based devices is being affected by the use of the brachial artery waveform as reference for its validation, which also reveals that the current approach needs standardization, especially regarding the use of patient simulators.24299305 (Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring)
Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring - November 12, 2019 Category: Cardiology Tags: Analytical Methods Source Type: research
Comparison of the effects of two different teaching methods in blood pressure measurement training: a randomized controlled study
Objective:
To compare the effects of a high-fidelity simulator and conventional teaching model used during blood pressure measurement training on students’ self-confidence, self-efficacy and anxiety levels.
Methods:
A randomized controlled trial design was used. The study was conducted on 59 first-year nursing students of a university in Amasya, Turkey. ‘Self-Confidence Scale,’ ‘general Self-Efficacy Scale’ and ‘Beck Anxiety Scale’ were used to collect the data. A high-fidelity simulator used in blood pressure measurement training was applied to the experimental group, while the conventional method in wh...
Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring - November 12, 2019 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Methods and Pathophysiology Source Type: research
Large body mass index and waist circumference are associated with high blood pressure and impaired fasting glucose in young Chinese men
Background:
Obesity is closely related to many chronic diseases and metabolic risk factors. The present study examined the relationship of obesity-related indices to blood pressure (BP) and fasting plasma glucose (FPG) among young Chinese men.
Methods:
A total of 1193 male college students aged 18–22 years participated in the study. Height, weight, waist circumference (WC), body mass index (BMI), waist-to-height ratio (WHtR), systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP) and FPG were measured. High BP was defined as SBP ≥140 mmHg and/or DBP ≥90 mmHg. Impaired fasting glucose (IFG) was defined as ...
Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring - November 12, 2019 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Methods and Pathophysiology Source Type: research
Relationship between the fall in blood pressure in the standing position and diaphragmatic muscle thickness: proof of concept study
Conclusion
The diaphragmatic muscle thickness was related to the fall in diastolic blood pressure in the standing position. This indicates that adequate diaphragmatic muscle thickness helps to maintain intrathoracic pressure and prevents excessive drop in blood pressure in the standing position. (Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring)
Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring - November 12, 2019 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Methods and Pathophysiology Source Type: research
Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring parameters in obese children and adolescents with masked hypertension
Objective
We aimed to compare the demographic, laboratory, and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) parameters of patients with masked hypertension (MHT), define factors predicting MHT, and determine the ABPM parameters affecting left ventricular mass index (LVMI) in obese youth.
Methods
Data of obese patients were evaluated retrospectively. Patients with ambulatory hypertension (AHT), white-coat hypertension (WCHT), MHT, or normotension (NT) were determined. Demographic and laboratory findings, office and ABPM measurements, blood pressure variability (BPV), and heart rate variability (HRV) were compared betwee...
Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring - November 12, 2019 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Methods and Pathophysiology Source Type: research
Can an automatic oscillometric device replace a mercury sphygmomanometer on blood pressure measurement? a systematic review and meta-analysis
Conclusion:
As a result of this review, the difference in blood pressure between the mercury sphygmomanometer and the automated oscillometric device was within 5 mmHg, but the heterogeneity between the studies was very high. The automated oscillometric devices showed differences in blood pressure results according to the manufacturer and product type. (Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring)
Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring - November 12, 2019 Category: Cardiology Tags: Review Article Source Type: research
Interarm blood pressure measurement and the reference-arm assignment variability
Objective
The arm with the higher blood pressure (BP) is assigned as the follow up arm for hypertensive patients (reference-arm). We evaluated the reproducibility of this assignment.
Methods
BP was measured simultaneously on both arms with a double cuff validated device in two visits separated (Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring)
Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring - September 10, 2019 Category: Cardiology Tags: Analytical Methods Source Type: research
Effects of doxazosin mesylate versus nifedipine on blood pressure variability in hypertensive patients: a randomized crossover study (SIMILAR)
Objective
Blood pressure variability (BPV) is a powerful predictor of end-organ damage, cardiovascular events and mortality independently of the BP level. Calcium channel blockers may offer an advantage over other first-line antihypertensive drugs by preventing increased BPV. But the effect of alpha-receptor blockers on BPV in hypertensive patients is still unclear.
Methods
In this crossover trial, 36 hypertensive patients were randomly assigned to two groups, receiving doxazosin mesylate gastrointestinal therapeutic system (GITS) (4 mg/day) or nifedipine GITS (30 mg/day) for 12 weeks, followed by a 2-week washout per...
Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring - September 10, 2019 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Trials Source Type: research
Urinary catecholamines during stress and ambulatory blood pressure in children born full term but small for gestational age: a pilot study
Conclusion:
Masked hypertension is not uncommon in children born small for gestational age. After stress, urinary norepinephrine levels were increased in children born small for gestational age with masked hypertension. (Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring)
Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring - September 10, 2019 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Methods and Pathophysiology Source Type: research
Correlations between invasively measured aortic pressures and left ventricular end-diastolic pressure in patients undergoing coronary angiography
Conclusion
Invasively measured aSBP and aPP were independently associated with invasively measured LVEDP in patients undergoing ICA. This result provides additional evidence of a close interaction between central aortic pressure and LV diastolic function in this population. (Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring)
Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring - September 10, 2019 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Methods and Pathophysiology Source Type: research
Association between blood pressure components and the presence of carotid plaque among adults aged 45 years and older: a population-based cross-sectional study in rural China
Objective:
Pulse pressure is strongly associated with the early development of large-vessel atherosclerotic disease. However, the relationship between pulse pressure and carotid plaque in China is unknown. Thus, we investigated the associations of pulse pressure and mean arterial pressure with the presence of carotid plaques in a low-income population in rural China.
Participants and methods:
Residents, aged ≥45 years, without histories of stroke or cardiovascular disease were enrolled. Participant demographics, previous medical histories, and lifestyle information were collected; anthropometric measures, serum prof...
Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring - September 10, 2019 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Methods and Pathophysiology Source Type: research
Arterial blood pressure correlates with 90-day mortality in sepsis patients: a retrospective multicenter derivation and validation study using high-frequency continuous data
Conclusion
High-frequency arterial blood pressure data of the period and extent of blood pressure depression can be useful in predicting the clinical outcomes of patients with sepsis. (Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring)
Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring - September 10, 2019 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Methods and Pathophysiology Source Type: research
Relation of short-term blood pressure variability to early renal effects in hypertensive patients with controlled blood pressure
Conclusion:
Short-term blood pressure variability correlated well with early renal effects in controlled hypertensive patients. Average reading variability of 24-hour systolic blood pressure was the strongest predictor for microalbuminuria in such patients. (Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring)
Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring - September 10, 2019 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Methods and Pathophysiology Source Type: research
Blood pressure measurement in patients with cardiogenic shock: the effect of norepinephrine
Conclusions:
Non-invasive BP is a sufficient substitute for invasive measurement in cardiogenic shock patients, with the exception of those receiving very high doses of norepinephrine. (Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring)
Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring - September 10, 2019 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Methods and Pathophysiology Source Type: research
Evaluation of Meditech ABPM-06 ambulatory blood pressure measuring device, according to the European Society of Hypertension, the British Hypertension Society and the International Organization for Standardization Protocol
Conclusion:
The Meditech ABPM-06 blood pressure measure device met the requirements specified by the British Hypertension Society, the European Society of Hypertension International Protocol and the AAMI, and therefore was considered acceptable to clinical use with a Grade of A/A. (Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring)
Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring - July 8, 2019 Category: Cardiology Tags: Devices and Technology Source Type: research
