Relationship between blood pressure measurements recorded on patients' charts in family physicians' offices and subsequent 24 hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In most western countries 20% of adults have hypertension. Reports in the literature suggest that from 31 to 86% of treated patients are not at recommended target levels. However it is important to consider how we are determining whe...

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Main Authors: Birtwhistle Richard, MacDonald Susan, Casson Ian, Seguin Rachelle, Delva Dianne, Godwin Marshall, Lam Miu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2004-03-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/4/2