Scientists from Shanghai Jiao Tong University have found that controlling blood pressure at home contributes to the early diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases and the prevention of their complications. Research published American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
The study’s authors analyzed data from a telephone survey conducted in the United States in 2019. They found that monitoring blood pressure at home instead of traditional medical care in a clinic could reduce heart attacks by about 5% and strokes by about 4% over 20 years.
The benefits were greatest for blacks, women, and rural residents. Uncontrolled high blood pressure is more common in rural areas, according to researchers. These residents also face additional barriers to accessing primary health care.
High blood pressure is defined as systolic blood pressure (the first number in a blood pressure reading) greater than 130 mmHg. Art. and diastolic blood pressure (second number) greater than 80 mm Hg. Art.
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