Key result
Persistent masked hypertension in adolescents was associated with a significantly higher left ventricular mass index (30.1 vs 23.9 and 25.1 g/m2.7; p<0.0001).
Why the study?
Is persistent masked hypertension associated with elevated left ventricular mass index in adolescents?
Population
144 Hong Kong Chinese adolescents with masked hypertension at baseline, of whom 48 had persistent masked…
Comparison
Persistent masked hypertension (exposure) vs Patients without persistent masked hypertension…
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
4 years
Authors
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Supports ambulatory BP monitoring in adolescents; leaves open whether treating masked hypertension alters LV remodeling or outcomes.
Cohort (n=144)
Is persistent masked hypertension associated with elevated left ventricular mass index in adolescents?
Effect estimate: β=2.796
Absolute Event Rate: 30.1% vs 23.9%
p-value: p=<0.0001
Persistent masked hypertension in adolescents is associated with significantly elevated left ventricular mass index, highlighting the importance of ambulatory blood pressure monitoring in this population.
Yam et al. (2018) conducted a cohort in Masked hypertension (n=144). Persistent masked hypertension vs. Patients without persistent masked hypertension and normotensive controls was evaluated on Left ventricular mass index (β=2.796, p=<0.0001). Persistent masked hypertension in adolescents was associated with a significantly higher left ventricular mass index (30.1 vs 23.9 and 25.1 g/m2.7; p<0.0001).
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