Table 5. Threshold for administering a vasoconstrictor.
Threshold for Administering a Vasoconstrictor (mmHg) | 1989 (%) | 1994 (%) | 1999 (%) | 2004 (%) |
---|---|---|---|---|
>50 | 6.2 | 6.7 | 5.8 | 8.9 |
40 to 49 | 9.3 | 7.6 | 4.3 | 8.9 |
30 to 39 | 24.8 | 20.1 | 34.8 | 24.4 |
20 to 29 | 34.1 | 41.9 | 43.5 | 40.0 |
Do not treat | 25.6 | 23.8 | 8.7 | 17.8 |