Definition of ambulatory blood pressure targets for diagnosis and treatment of hypertension in relation to clinic blood pressure: prospective cohort study

8,575 participants from 11 hypertension clinics across six Australian states, mean age 56 years, 54% women. Most were referred for ambulatory assessment (suspected white coat hypertension, resistant hypertension, or unsure if medication required).

24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring

Clinic blood pressure measurements taken by trained staff or doctors

Age and sex-related ambulatory blood pressure equivalents to clinic blood pressure thresholds for diagnosis and treatment of hypertensionsurrogate