Abstract 087: Analysis Of Blood Pressure Readings Among The Unsheltered Population Of Miami-Dade County

• DOI: 10.1161/hyp.79.suppl_1.087
• Publication Date: 2022-09-07T12:54:47Z
• Authors: Suhas R Seshadri; Orly Morgan; Taha F Rasul; Dan Bergholz; Armen Henderson
• Keywords: Miami

Introduction: Hypertension (HTN) can lead to adverse cardiovascular sequelae without appropriate management. People experiencing homelessness (PEH) are at increased risk of diseases yet have poor access HTN monitoring. In particular little is known about prevalence among unsheltered PEH. Our objective assess baseline characteristics in the PEH population Miami-Dade County. Methods: Blood Pressure (BP) measurements were obtained by in-person clinic “street runs” where medical providers meet with Vitals recorded RedCap electronic record system. Center for Disease Control National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2017 – 2020 Pre-pandemic data set represented general population. Descriptive statistics independent sample t-test comparisons performed using SPSS v26. Results: BP was reported 145 interactions participant mean age 56.2 years (SD 10.5), 79.8% Male. The total average systolic (SBP) 140.14 22.28), diastolic (DBP) 87.99 12.74). Average visit 1 (N = 94) SBP 141.10 22.82), DBP 88.46 13.24). 2 (N= 22) 145.45 21.69), 89.82 12.45). No significant difference found between visits 2. Elevated two established formal diagnosis, as defined American College Cardiology criteria. NHANES 119.81 19.38), 71.61 12.02). compared Visit showed significantly higher (p<0.0001), (p<0.0001). Age gender stratification furthered internal validation. Heart Association’s Stage category. Conclusion: surveyed than within pathological staging criteria HTN. Steady results from multiple suggest compounding factors beyond care: polysubstance use disorder, smoking, unbalanced nutrition, chronic stress being unsheltered. Future studies comparing vs sheltered could elucidate more information on risks management this deadly preventable disease.