Correlation of peripheral blood pressure with central blood pressure and estimation of central blood pressure thresholds for diagnosis of hypertension during pregnancy
This study established the threshold values for central hypertension as 116/78 mmHg, with severe central hypertension defined as 148/95 mmHg or more. It reinforces the positive correlation between peripheral and CBP in both normotensive and hypertensive populations. CBP may serve as a better parameter for evaluating hypertension, especially in eclampsia. Further research is warranted to confirm these findings and to explore their clinical implications.
Authors
- Geoffrey Buga
- Mirabel Kah-Keh Nanjoh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-4749-4258)
- Stuart D. R. Galloway (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1622-3044)
- Xolani B. Mbongozi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6113-3091)
- Charles Bitamazire Businge (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8393-1198)
- Angus M. Hunter (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7562-6145)
Institutions
- University of Stirling (GB)
- Nottingham Trent University (GB)
- Walter Sisulu University (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Medicine
- Published
- 2025-09-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2025.1651854
- Primary Topic
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- South African Medical Research Council
- Medical Research Council