The prognostic value of emergency department measured hypertension: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objectives: The objective was to assess the prognostic value of hypertension detected in the emergency department (ED).

Methods: The ED presents a unique opportunity to predict long-term cardiovascular disease (CVD) outcomes with its potential for high-footfall, and large-scale routine data collection applied to underserved patient populations. A systematic review and meta-analyses were conducted to assess the prognostic performance and feasibility of ED-measured hypertension as a risk factor for long-term CVD outcomes.