In-hospital blood pressure check for non-heart patients
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial checks if patients hospitalized for non-heart-related reasons have high blood pressure that went unnoticed. It may help find and manage high blood pressure early.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are currently in the hospital for a reason that is not heart-related, like an infection or breathing problem.
- Your blood pressure is moderately high (between 140-180 top number and/or 90-110 bottom number) on at least 2 separate checks.
- You can understand the study information and give your written permission to join.
- You are not in the hospital for a stroke, heart attack, or worsening heart failure.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You are able to wear a portable blood pressure monitor for 24 hours.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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