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Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring in atrial fibrillation

G Y Lip1, J Zarifis, M Beevers

  • 1University Department of Medicine, City Hospital, Birmingham, England.

The American Journal of Cardiology
|August 1, 1996
PubMed

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Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) devices can accurately assess blood pressure in stable outpatients with chronic atrial fibrillation. This study validates the Spacelabs 90207 device for this patient group, expanding hypertension management options.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Hypertension Management
  • Medical Device Technology

Background:

  • Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) is crucial for hypertension diagnosis and management.
  • Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) are typically excluded from ABPM studies due to unproven device accuracy.
  • Accurate blood pressure assessment in AF patients is vital for effective treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the clinical utility and accuracy of the Spacelabs 90207 oscillometric ABPM device.
  • To determine if ABPM is reliable for assessing blood pressure in outpatients with chronic atrial fibrillation.
  • To support the expanded use of ABPM in a previously excluded patient population.

Main Methods:

  • Investigated the Spacelabs 90207 oscillometric ABPM device.
  • Included stable outpatients diagnosed with chronic atrial fibrillation.
  • Assessed device performance and accuracy in this specific patient cohort.

Main Results:

  • The Spacelabs 90207 device demonstrated clinical usability in outpatients with chronic atrial fibrillation.
  • Findings suggest the device provides reliable blood pressure measurements in this population.
  • Device accuracy was suitable for clinical application in stable AF patients.

Conclusions:

  • Oscillometric ABPM devices, specifically the Spacelabs 90207, can be clinically employed for stable outpatients with chronic atrial fibrillation.
  • This validates the use of ABPM in a patient group previously considered unsuitable.
  • Expands the application of ABPM for comprehensive hypertension assessment and management.

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