Table 2 Physician Response to Intensification of Hypertension Treatment
Blood Pressure Estimates | MIN | MAX | MED | MEAN | SD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Level of SBP at which to intensify treatment in patients with essential hypertension | 120 | 145 | 140 | 137.59 | 5.071 |
Level of DBP at which to intensify treatment in patients with essential hypertension | 80 | 95 | 90 | 88.7 | 3.561 |
Level of SBP at which to intensify treatment in patients with heart disease | 120 | 160 | 130 | 134 | 7.022 |
Level of DBP at which to intensify treatment in patients with heart disease | 70 | 100 | 85 | 85.15 | 5.580 |
Level of SBP at which to intensify treatment in patients with diabetes | 120 | 140 | 130 | 130.41 | 3.320 |
Level of DBP at which to intensify treatment in patients with diabetes | 70 | 90 | 85 | 82.93 | 4.206 |
Level of SBP at which to intensify treatment in patients with renal disease | 120 | 140 | 130 | 129.85 | 4.663 |
Level of DBP at which to intensify treatment in patients with renal disease | 70 | 90 | 80 | 82.19 | 4.216 |