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Development and clinical validation of a non-invasive, beat-to-beat blood pressure monitoring device, compared to invasive blood pressure monitoring during coronary angiography

Einstein (Säo Paulo); 17 (2), 2019
ABSTRACT Objective To develop and test a beat-to-beat blood pressure monitoring device during coronary angiography, and compare it with invasive blood pressure monitoring. Methods Twenty-eight patients with an indication for hemodynamic study were selected for this investigation, and kept in supine p...

Blood pressure measurement by oscillometric and auscultatory methods in normotensive pregnant women

Rev. bras. enferm; 72 (supl.3), 2019
ABSTRACT Objective: to compare blood pressure values obtained by auscultatory and oscillometric methods in different gestational periods, considering cuff width. Method: it is a cross-sectional and quasi-experimental study approved by the Research Ethics Committee. The sample consisted of 108 low-risk ...

Fatores associados à hipotensão ortostática em adultos: estudo ELSA-Brasil

Resumo: O objetivo foi investigar os fatores associados à presença de hipotensão ortostática em 14.833 indivíduos de 35-74 anos. Estudo transversal realizado com os dados da linha de base (2008-2010) do Estudo Longitudinal de Saúde do Adulto (ELSA-Brasil). O teste postural foi realizado após repou...

Comparison of auscultatory and oscillometric BP measurements in children with obesity and their effect on the diagnosis of arterial hypertension

Arch. cardiol. Méx; 88 (1), 2018
Abstract: Objective: The level of agreement between two blood pressure (BP) reading methods, auscultatory vs oscillometric, was examined using a mercury sphygmomanometer and an electronic device in children and adolescents with different levels of obesity. The readings were compared to determine their ...

Confiabilidad de un monitor automatizado para la medición de la presión arterial

Rev. méd. Chile; 146 (2), 2018
Background A correct blood pressure (BP) measurement is essential for the diagnosis and control of high BP. Aim: To evaluate the agreement and repeatability of BP measurements with the OMRON HEM-7320-LA device compared to a mercury sphygmomanometer. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study compari...

Presión arterial en población indígena tzotzil de Chiapas, México

Arch. cardiol. Méx; 88 (5), 2018
Resumen Objetivo: Determinar las cifras de presión arterial en población indígena tzotzil del estado de Chiapas, México. Metodología: Estudio transversal descriptivo en población tzotzil de Chenalho del Estado de Chiapas, México, de agosto a diciembre del 2015 en el grupo de 20 a 60 años de e...

El manejo de la urgencia hipertensiva en la central de emergencias no reduce la incidencia de eventos cardiovasculares

Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring: Five Decades of More Light and Less Shadows

Arq. bras. cardiol; 106 (6), 2016
Abstract Casual blood pressure measurements have been extensively questioned over the last five decades. A significant percentage of patients have different blood pressure readings when examined in the office or outside it. For this reason, a change in the paradigm of the best manner to assess blood pres...

Efecto de la incorporación de registros adicionales a la presión arterial en la Encuesta Nacional de Salud, Chile 2010

Rev. méd. Chile; 144 (3), 2016
Background: It is of utmost importance to identify hypertensive subjects in a country, in order to use efficiently public resources. The National Health Survey 2009-10 in Chile incorporated a third measurement of blood pressure (BP) during the home visit performed by a nurse, and a second day of measurem...