To what extent can the chosen blood pressure measurement technique affect the outcomes of an observational survey?

Abstrakt

Per-protocol oscillometric technique was not equivalent to conventional auscultatory measurement and seriously over-rated the real nonachievement of BP target in observational surveys.

Klíčová slova

• automated oscillometric
• auscultatory
• unattended automated oscillometric
• treatment target adherence
• coronary heart disease
• EUROASPIRE