Table 1 Hypertension classification performed by both upper-arm and writs BP devices

From: Comparison of two validated oscillometric devices in a home-like setup reveals pronounced blood pressure differences and reduced precision

 

% Hypertension

Fisher’s test (P-value)

Agreement

Kappa

Upper-arm

Wrist

SBP ≥ 135 mmHg

28.1%

47.1%

<0.0001

79.3%

0.58 ± 0.08*

DBP ≥ 85 mmHg

35.5%

56.6%

<0.0001

77.7%

0.57 ± 0.08*

  1. SBP systolic blood pressure, DBP diastolic blood pressure. * P < 0.0001
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