TABLE 1.
Comparison of blood pressure parameters measured by the wrist‐type and upper arm‐type devices in the office setting (100 pairs of measurements from 50 patients)
| Wrist device | Upper arm device | Difference (Wrist—upper arm) | p for difference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sitting position | ||||
| SBP, mmHg | 129.7 ± 16.1 | 130.2 ± 14.1 | −0.5 ± 9.7 | .607 |
| DBP, mmHg | 76.5 ± 12.1 | 78.9 ± 10.4 | −2.4 ± 5.9 | <.001 |
| Heart rate, bpm | 72.0 ± 12.1 | 72.1 ± 11.8 | −0.1 ± 4.1 | .753 |
| Supine position | ||||
| SBP, mmHg | 129.6 ± 14.9 | 127.8 ± 12.4 | 1.8 ± 8.5 | .042 |
| DBP, mmHg | 74.9 ± 10.0 | 77.9 ± 8.9 | −3.0 ± 5.4 | <.001 |
| Heart rate, bpm | 67.4 ± 10.6 | 67.5 ± 10.5 | −0.1 ± 2.2 | .655 |
Values are mean ± SD.
Abbreviations: DBP, diastolic blood pressure; SBP, systolic blood pressure.