Persistent Hypertension After Asymptomatic Elevated In-Hospital Blood Pressure: The INDEBP Study

Background: Elevated blood pressure (BP) is common during hospitalization. Despite recommendations to avoid routine changes in antihypertensive therapy, clinical practice remains variable. Prospective data on whether elevated in-hospital BP identifies patients with hypertension after discharge are limited. Methods: Adults hospitalized for non-cardiac conditions with asymptomatic routine in-hospital BP ?140 and/or ?90 mmHg on at least two occasions separated by ?24 hours were prospectively enrolled. Antihypertensive therapy was managed at the discretion of treating physicians. Routine in-hospit

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