Table 1. Mean BP readings (mmHg) recorded in routine clinical practice and as part of a research study using standardized measurement guidelines.
| Author | Number of patients | Routine clinical practice BP (mmHg) | Research study BP (mmHg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myers et al.1) | 147 | 146/87 | 140/83 |
| Brown et al.12) | 611 | 161/95 | 152/85 |
| Graves et al.13) | 104 | 152/84 | 138/74 |
| Gustavsen et al.14) | 420 | 165/104 | 156/100 |
| Myers et al.9) | 309 | 152/87 | 140/80 |
| Head et al.15) | 6,817 | 150/89 | 142/82 |
| Burgess et al.16) | 150 | 145/85 | 132/79 |
| Mean BP | 153/90 | 143/83 |
BP = blood pressure.