A monthly publication of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology and considered the main channel for the promotion of Brazilian cardiovascular research.
ISSN 0066-782X
eISSN 1678-4170
Roberto Dischinger Miranda
, Andréa Araujo Brandão
, Weimar Kunz Sebba Barroso
, Marco Antonio Mota-Gomes
, Eduardo Costa Duarte Barbosa
, [...]
Roberto Dischinger Miranda
, Andréa Araujo Brandão
, Weimar Kunz Sebba Barroso
, Marco Antonio Mota-Gomes
, Eduardo Costa Duarte Barbosa
, [...]
Abstract Background It is known that around 30% of patients have higher blood pressure (BP) values when examined at the office than at home. Worldwide, only 35% of patients with hypertension undergoing treatment have reached their BP targets. Objective To provide epidemiological data on BP control in the offices of a sample of Brazilian cardiologists, considering office and home BP measurement. Methods This is a cross-sectional analysis of patients with a hypertension diagnosis and undergoing antihypertensive treatment, with controlled BP […]
Keywords: Blood Pressure; Blood Pressure Control; Home Blood Pressure Monitoring; Hypertension
Abstract Background It is known that around 30% of patients have higher blood pressure (BP) values when examined at the office than at home. Worldwide, only 35% of patients with hypertension undergoing treatment have reached their BP targets. Objective To provide epidemiological data on BP control in the offices of a sample of Brazilian cardiologists, considering office and home BP measurement. Methods This is a cross-sectional analysis of patients with a hypertension diagnosis and undergoing antihypertensive treatment, with controlled BP […]
Keywords: Gender Identify; Health Care Quality Indicators/ethics; Hypertension/epidemiology; Hypertension/prevention and control; Risk Factors; Treatment Adherence and Compliance