Research Study

Ambulatory blood pressure and falls in older treated patients with hypertension

The overall objective of this study is to determine whether having an ambulatory blood pressure that is substantially lower than clinic blood pressure as well has having large fluctuations or labile out-of-clinic blood pressure over 24-hours and with meals is associated with an increased risk of falls among older adults with hypertension and taking antihypertensive medication.

Principal Investigator:

Kristi Reynolds, PhD, MPH

Funding Source:

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

Funding Years:

2018 - 2023