Validation of the TM-2441 ambulatory blood pressure measurement device according to the ISO 81060-2: 2013 standard
Conclusion
The TM-2441 ABPM device was accurate and fulfilled all ISO 81060-2:2013 standard requirements for ABPM determination in adults. It is therefore suitable for use for ABPM in adults with hypertension. (Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring)
Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring - January 3, 2019 Category: Cardiology Tags: Devices and Technology Source Type: research
Accuracy of oscillometric blood pressure algorithms in healthy adults and in adults with cardiovascular risk factors
Conclusion
In both healthy adults and in those with cardiovascular risk factors, the fixed-ratio technique performed better than the slope-based algorithm. High between-group variability indicates that subject-specific algorithms may be needed. (Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring)
Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring - January 3, 2019 Category: Cardiology Tags: Devices and Technology Source Type: research
Validation of the single-cuff oscillometric blood pressure monitor InBody BPBIO320 for public use according to the 2010 European Society of Hypertension International Protocol
Conclusion
The InBody BPBIO320 device fulfilled the requirements of the ESH-IP validation protocol and can be recommended for clinical use in adults. (Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring)
Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring - January 3, 2019 Category: Cardiology Tags: Devices and Technology Source Type: research
Comparison between invasive and noninvasive blood pressure measurements in critically ill patients receiving inotropes
Conclusion
Noninvasive BP measurement using an oscilllometric monitor (Philips Intellivue MP-60) is not a reliable alternative to invasive intra-arterial measurement in patients receiving inotropes. The observed difference increased with the number of inotropes that the patient was receiving. (Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring)
Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring - January 3, 2019 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Studies and Pathophysiology Source Type: research
Blood pressure measurements in research: suitability of auscultatory, beat-to-beat, and ambulatory blood pressure measurements
The objective of this study was to validate the accuracy of beat-to-beat measurements with those taken with an aneroid sphygmomanometer by auscultatory method. A secondary aim was to explore differences between auscultatory and beat-to-beat blood pressure (BP) with daytime ambulatory BP measurements.
Participants and methods
A total of 46 participants, comprising 21 males, aged 47±13 years, height 171±8.5 cm and weight 82±16.8 kg attended the Exercise Physiology Laboratory at the University of New England (Armidale, New South Wales, Australia). During the visit, participants had their BP – systolic BP (SBP) and...
Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring - January 3, 2019 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Studies and Pathophysiology Source Type: research
Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring tolerability and blood pressure status in adolescents: the SHIP AHOY study
Conclusion
Poor tolerability to ABPM is associated with a higher prevalence of ambulatory HTN in adolescents, and should be taken into consideration at time of ABPM interpretation. (Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring)
Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring - January 3, 2019 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Studies and Pathophysiology Source Type: research
Predictive value of achieved blood pressure for cardiac events in the long-term follow-up of heart transplant recipients
Background
A low diastolic blood pressure (DBP) is associated with increased cardiovascular events in patients with coronary artery disease or chronic kidney disease.
Aim
The aim of this study was to assess the association of blood pressure with cardiac events during the long-term follow-up of heart transplant recipients.
Patients and methods
In this prospective cohort study, we performed ambulatory blood pressure monitoring and home blood pressure monitoring in 76 transplant heart recipients 13.5±6.6 years after transplantation. The patients were followed for 54±17 months after blood pressure monitoring.
Result...
Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring - January 3, 2019 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Studies and Pathophysiology Source Type: research
Carotid pulse wave analysis: left or right, does it matter?
Conclusion
PWA provides similar measures of central blood pressure, whether measured over the right or the left carotid arteries, even though the morphological features of the pulse waves showed moderate agreement. The advantages of PWA over each arterial territory and the requirements that should mediate the choice of one of the both sides require further investigation. (Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring)
Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring - January 3, 2019 Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Studies and Pathophysiology Source Type: research
Development and evaluation of a home nocturnal blood pressure monitoring system using a wrist-cuff device
Objective
The conventional nocturnal blood pressure monitoring (NBPM) systems can disturb sleep and lead to false measurements. The present study compared the validity and acceptability of a newly developed wrist-cuff system with that of the conventional upper arm-cuff system for NBPM.
Participants and methods
Home blood pressure (BP) and pulse rate (PR) were measured in hypertensive patients (n=57) every 30 min at night using a wrist-cuff system and at 2 am (fixed time) and 4 h after going to bed (flexible time) using an upper arm-cuff system. The nocturnal BPs with the wrist-cuff system at 2 am and at 4 h ...
Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring - November 13, 2018 Category: Cardiology Tags: Devices and Technology Source Type: research
Validation of the Welch Allyn Pro BP 2000, a professional-grade inflation-based automated sphygmomanometer with arrhythmia detection in a combined pediatric and adult population by ANSI/AAMI/ISO standard testing
Conclusion
The Pro BP 2000 uses an accurate inflationary algorithm. The time for each inflation/deflation cycle is short, thus improving patient comfort. There is also arrhythmia detection to caution the use of BP values obtained during irregular heart rhythms. The algorithm for the professional-grade Pro BP 2000 is also contained in the Home BP 1700, targeted for home use. This encourages out-of-office self-measurement. The healthcare professional can be confident that the values obtained at different sites are comparable. (Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring)
Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring - November 13, 2018 Category: Cardiology Tags: Devices and Technology Source Type: research
Validation of the A&D BP UA-1200BLE device for home blood pressure measurement according to the ISO 81060-2: 2013 standard
Conclusion
The UA-1200BLE device had a high level of accuracy and fulfilled all ISO 81060-2:2013 standard requirements in adults with a wide range of arm circumference measurements. It is therefore suitable as a wireless blood pressure monitoring tool in patients with hypertension. (Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring)
Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring - November 13, 2018 Category: Cardiology Tags: Devices and Technology Source Type: research
Mean mid-arm circumference and blood pressure cuff sizes for US children, adolescents and adults: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2011–2016
Background
Measuring blood pressure (BP) requires an appropriate BP cuff size given measured mid-arm circumference (mid-AC).
Objective
To provide mid-AC means and percentiles for US population aged more than 3 years and examine the frequency distribution of mid-AC cuffed by Baum and Welch Allyn cuff systems.
Patients and methods
The 2011–2016 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, a cross-sectional survey, was used to estimate mean mid-AC (n=24 723).
Results
Mean mid-AC did not differ from 2011 to 2016 (31.0 vs. 31.3 cm, P>0.05). During 2011–2016, mean mid-AC was greater for males than females...
Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring - November 13, 2018 Category: Cardiology Tags: Statistical Methods Source Type: research
Reproducibility of ambulatory blood pressure after high-intensity interval training sessions in healthy individuals
This study analyzed the reproducibility of ambulatory blood pressure (BP) after high-intensity interval training (HIIT) sessions. Seventeen normotensive men (23.5±2.4 years) underwent two HIIT and two control sessions separated by 7–10 days. Ambulatory BP monitoring devices were used for 20 h. The intraclass correlation coefficient of BP in the awake and asleep periods ranged from 0.836 to 0.942 in the HIIT (P (Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring)
Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring - November 13, 2018 Category: Cardiology Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research
Physical activity prevents blood pressure increases in individuals under treatment for knee osteoarthritis
The aim of this study was to assess the role of physical activity in blood pressure (BP) in individuals with knee osteoarthritis. We compared 136 participants under treatment for primary knee osteoarthritis (age=67.6±9.6 years) allocated to the sedentary–sedentary, active–sedentary, sedentary–active, and active–active groups depending on their levels of daily physical activity before and after follow-up. Their BP, BMI, and endurance performance (6-min walking test) were compared during 12 months of follow-up. The sedentary–sedentary group had increased systolic BP (11±3 mmHg), and the active–sedentary group...
Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring - November 13, 2018 Category: Cardiology Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research
Orthostatic blood pressure measurements are often overlooked during the initial evaluation of syncope in the emergency department
In this study, we examine the initial evaluation of syncope on an ED. We retrospectively reviewed 2 years of consecutive medical records of patients presenting with a syncope to the ED of a university hospital. We collected patient demographics and data on initial syncope evaluation for further analysis. In a cohort of 289 patients, OBPM and ECG were performed in 16 and 89% of the cases, respectively. An OBPM was performed in only 52% of the patients who received a working diagnosis of OH. In the other 48%, the OH diagnosis was likely made on the basis of history taking and exclusion of other syncope causes. OBPM are infre...
Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring - November 13, 2018 Category: Cardiology Tags: Brief Report Source Type: research
