Table 2.
Office, ambulatory, and self-monitored blood pressure. Baseline and 6-week data, and calculated coefficients of variation.
| Baseline BP, mmHg | 6 week BP, mmHg | CV, % (95% CI) | n | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Systolic | ||||
| Office | 135.4 | 131.3 | 8.6 (7.6 to 9.6) | 141 |
| Ambulatory day | 142.0 | 142.7 | 5.5 (4.8 to 6.3) | 107 |
| Self-monitored | 135.1 | 133.0 | 4.2 (3.6 to 4.7) | 109 |
| Diastolic | ||||
| Office | 85.9 | 84.1 | 8.6 (7.5 to 9.6) | 141 |
| Ambulatory day | 82.2 | 81.8 | 4.9 (4.3 to 5.6) | 107 |
| Self-monitored | 83.2 | 82.8 | 3.9 (3.7 to 4.1) | 109 |
BP = blood pressure. CV = coefficient of variation.