Study Outcomes by Clinic
| Outcome | Cardiology Fellow Clinic, n=127 | Internal Medicine Resident Clinic, n=435 | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary outcome | |||
| Accurate assessment of uncontrolled blood pressure in accordance with 2017 ACC/AHA guidelines | 37 (29.1) | 45 (10.3) | <0.001 |
| Secondary outcomes | |||
| Home blood pressure monitor prescription | 5 (3.9) | 10 (2.3) | 0.31 |
| Lifestyle changes | 0 (0.0) | 15 (3.4) | 0.034 |
| New antihypertensive medication prescription | 5 (3.9) | 5 (1.1) | 0.037 |
| Uptitration of antihypertensives | 10 (7.9) | 3 (0.7) | <0.001 |
| Antihypertensive medication reconciliation | 5 (3.9) | 2 (0.5) | 0.002 |
| Consult to cardiology/hypertension nurse | 0 (0.0) | 3 (0.7) | 0.35 |
| Reassessment at next visit | 13 (10.2) | 13 (3.0) | <0.001 |
Note: Data are presented as n (%).
ACC, American College of Cardiology; AHA, American Heart Association.