Table 3 Methods to lowering blood pressure implemented from the NIH brochure
From: Feasibility of a randomized hypertension screening initiative in the perioperative setting
Counseling | HBPM | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Changes adopted from NIH brochure | n = 24 | n = 32 | n = 56 |
Diet changes | 17 (71%) | 17 (53%) | 34 (61%) |
Exercise | 17 (71%) | 17 (53%) | 34 (61%) |
Smoking cessation | 2 (8%) | 2 (6%) | 4 (7%) |
Medications | 11 (46%) | 10 (31%) | 21 (38%) |
Stress management | 3 (5%) | 5 (8%) | 8 (7%) |
Home blood pressure monitor—HBPM | 9 (13%) | 11 (34%) | 20 (36%) |
No answer | 27 | 17 | 44 |