Key result
White coat hypertension was associated with similar flow-mediated dilation and endothelial dysfunction as sustained essential hypertension, both of which were worse than healthy controls.
Why the study?
Does white coat hypertension result in similar endothelial dysfunction compared to sustained essential hypertension?
Population
44 subjects total, including 14 patients with white coat hypertension, 15 patients with recently diagnosed…
Comparison
White coat hypertension (observational exposure) vs Sustained essential hypertension and healthy…
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Endothelial dysfunction assessment in white coat hypertension remains hypothesis-generating; larger studies needed before clinical adoption.
Observational (n=44)
Does white coat hypertension result in similar endothelial dysfunction compared to sustained essential hypertension?
White coat hypertension is associated with endothelial dysfunction comparable to sustained essential hypertension, suggesting it is not a benign condition.
Gómez-Cerezo et al. (2002) conducted an observational in White coat hypertension (n=44). White coat hypertension vs. Sustained essential hypertension and healthy volunteers was evaluated on Variation in the diameter of the brachial artery produced by flow-mediated dilation (changes in arterial diameter 60 seconds after cuff deflation). White coat hypertension was associated with similar flow-mediated dilation and endothelial dysfunction as sustained essential hypertension, both of which were worse than healthy controls.
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