Use of evidence in hypertension guidelines: should we measure in both arms?

British Journal of General Practice

Paul Glasziou¹  Emily Parker¹ 

[1] Department of Primary Health Care, Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine, University of Oxford

关键词: blood pressure;    guidelines;    hypertension;   

DOI  :  10.3399/bjgp09X395012

学科分类：卫生学

来源: Royal College of General Practitioners

【 摘 要 】

For at least 25 years, hypertension guidelines have suggested measuring blood pressure in both arms, but GPs' acceptance of this is low. Current and past versions of major guidelines were identified to review and assess the degree to which they provided justification, evidence, and a description of dual-arm measurement techniques. It is suggested that if guidelines better justified recommendations and cited primary literature to support claims, a greater percentage of practitioners might accept and adhere to such guidance.

【 授权许可】

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