Research Article

CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS, OFFICE BLOOD PRESSURE, AND HOME BLOOD PRESSURE OF PATIENTS DIAGNOSED WITH HYPERTENSION IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Volume: 30 Number: 3 September 23, 2023
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CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS, OFFICE BLOOD PRESSURE, AND HOME BLOOD PRESSURE OF PATIENTS DIAGNOSED WITH HYPERTENSION IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT

Abstract

Objective This study aimed to investigate the characteristics of patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) with high blood pressure for the first time, comparing their blood pressure measurements in the ED, office, and home settings, and evaluating the diagnostic value for hypertension. Material and Method A total of 109 patients with no previous history of hypertension, presenting with various symptoms, were included. Baseline characteristics and blood pressure measurements in the ED, office, and home were analyzed. Results: The study population (mean age: 48.5±12.9 years, 44% male) had a mean systolic blood pressure (SBP) of 166.87 (±16.24) mmHg and mean diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of 94.95 (±11.98) mmHg in the ED. SBP and DBP measured in the ED were significantly higher than office and home measurements (p<0.001). According to both office and home blood pressure measurements, 56.9% of the patients were hypertensive (SBP ≥140 and/or DBP ≥90 mmHg) Significant correlations were found between SBP and grade 1 or higher hypertensive retinopathy (p=0.002), hypothyroidism (p=0.007), low hemoglobin levels (p=0.026), high potassium levels (p=0.05), and relative wall thickness (p=0.05). DBP was significantly correlated with male gender (p=0.05), grade 1 or higher hypertensive retinopathy (p=0.025), obesity (p=0.037), and low hemoglobin levels (p=0.047). Conclusion Patients with initial high blood pressure in the ED had lower blood pressure readings in the office and at home. However, over half of these patients were diagnosed with hypertension during follow-up. These findings highlight the importance of considering the setting of blood pressure measurements and the need for follow-up evaluations to accurately diagnose hypertension in ED patients presenting with high blood pressure.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Cardiovascular Medicine and Haematology (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

September 23, 2023

Submission Date

August 1, 2023

Acceptance Date

September 8, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 30 Number: 3

APA
Polat, F., Kaya, Z., Özbek, M. A., & Ateş, İ. (2023). CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS, OFFICE BLOOD PRESSURE, AND HOME BLOOD PRESSURE OF PATIENTS DIAGNOSED WITH HYPERTENSION IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT. Medical Journal of Süleyman Demirel University, 30(3), 454-464. https://doi.org/10.17343/sdutfd.1336150
AMA
1.Polat F, Kaya Z, Özbek MA, Ateş İ. CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS, OFFICE BLOOD PRESSURE, AND HOME BLOOD PRESSURE OF PATIENTS DIAGNOSED WITH HYPERTENSION IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT. Med J SDU. 2023;30(3):454-464. doi:10.17343/sdutfd.1336150
Chicago
Polat, Fuat, Zeynettin Kaya, Mehmet Ali Özbek, and İsmail Ateş. 2023. “CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS, OFFICE BLOOD PRESSURE, AND HOME BLOOD PRESSURE OF PATIENTS DIAGNOSED WITH HYPERTENSION IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT”. Medical Journal of Süleyman Demirel University 30 (3): 454-64. https://doi.org/10.17343/sdutfd.1336150.
EndNote
Polat F, Kaya Z, Özbek MA, Ateş İ (September 1, 2023) CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS, OFFICE BLOOD PRESSURE, AND HOME BLOOD PRESSURE OF PATIENTS DIAGNOSED WITH HYPERTENSION IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT. Medical Journal of Süleyman Demirel University 30 3 454–464.
IEEE
[1]F. Polat, Z. Kaya, M. A. Özbek, and İ. Ateş, “CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS, OFFICE BLOOD PRESSURE, AND HOME BLOOD PRESSURE OF PATIENTS DIAGNOSED WITH HYPERTENSION IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT”, Med J SDU, vol. 30, no. 3, pp. 454–464, Sept. 2023, doi: 10.17343/sdutfd.1336150.
ISNAD
Polat, Fuat - Kaya, Zeynettin - Özbek, Mehmet Ali - Ateş, İsmail. “CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS, OFFICE BLOOD PRESSURE, AND HOME BLOOD PRESSURE OF PATIENTS DIAGNOSED WITH HYPERTENSION IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT”. Medical Journal of Süleyman Demirel University 30/3 (September 1, 2023): 454-464. https://doi.org/10.17343/sdutfd.1336150.
JAMA
1.Polat F, Kaya Z, Özbek MA, Ateş İ. CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS, OFFICE BLOOD PRESSURE, AND HOME BLOOD PRESSURE OF PATIENTS DIAGNOSED WITH HYPERTENSION IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT. Med J SDU. 2023;30:454–464.
MLA
Polat, Fuat, et al. “CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS, OFFICE BLOOD PRESSURE, AND HOME BLOOD PRESSURE OF PATIENTS DIAGNOSED WITH HYPERTENSION IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT”. Medical Journal of Süleyman Demirel University, vol. 30, no. 3, Sept. 2023, pp. 454-6, doi:10.17343/sdutfd.1336150.
Vancouver
1.Fuat Polat, Zeynettin Kaya, Mehmet Ali Özbek, İsmail Ateş. CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS, OFFICE BLOOD PRESSURE, AND HOME BLOOD PRESSURE OF PATIENTS DIAGNOSED WITH HYPERTENSION IN THE EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT. Med J SDU. 2023 Sep. 1;30(3):454-6. doi:10.17343/sdutfd.1336150

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