Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring in Resistant Hypertension. (10th February 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Syrseloudis, Dimitrios; Andrikou, Ioannis; Andrikou, Eirini; Dimitriadis, Kyriakos; Stefanadis, Christodoulos
• Other Names: Gradman Alan Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: International journal of hypertension. Volume 2011(2011)
• Publication Date: 2011-02-10
• Subjects: Hypertension -- Periodicals; Hypertension; Hypertension; Periodicals; 616.132005
• DOI: 10.4061/2011/285612
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-0384

Abstract

Abstract : ABPM constitutes a valuable tool in the diagnosis of RH. The identification of white coat RH and masked hypertension (which may fulfill or not the definition of RH) is of great importance in the clinical management of such patients. Moreover, the various ABPM components such as average BP values, circadian BP variability patterns, and ambulatory BP-derived indices, such as ambulatory arterial stiffness index (AASI), add significantly to the risk stratification of RH. Lastly, ABPM may indicate the need for implementation of specific therapeutic strategies, such as chronotherapy, that is, administration-time dependent therapy, and the evaluation of their efficacy.