Why the study?
Does white coat hypertension cause endothelial dysfunction compared to sustained hypertension and normotension?
Population
66 subjects matched for age, gender, body mass index, occupation, and menopausal status. Excluded: smoking…
Comparison
White coat hypertension vs Sustained hypertension and normotension
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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White coat hypertension was associated with preserved endothelial function; leaves open long-term cardiovascular risk and needs prospective study.
Does white coat hypertension cause endothelial dysfunction compared to sustained hypertension and normotension?
Middle-aged subjects with white coat hypertension without other cardiovascular risk factors do not exhibit endothelial dysfunction, unlike those with sustained hypertension.
S PIERDOMENICO (2002) studied this question.
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