Changes in Blood Pressure Outcomes Among Hypertensive Individuals During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Time Series Analysis in Three US Healthcare Organizations.
Hiroshi GotandaNadia A Liyanage-DonAndrew E MoranMarie Krousel-WoodJonas B GreenYiyi ZhangTeryl K NuckolsPublished in: Hypertension (Dallas, Tex. : 1979) (2022)
The first 8 months of the pandemic were associated with worsening BP outcomes among individuals with hypertension. Opportunities to ensure ongoing access to health care with telemedicine and home BP monitoring may mitigate adverse impacts on BP control for future disasters/emergencies.