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To assess the prognostic value and clinical relevance of ambulatory blood pressure monitoring compared to conventional office-based measurements.

August 1, 1994Journal of Hypertension

Prognostic value of ambulatory blood pressure monitoring

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DCDenis ClémentPreventive Cardiology MBMarc De BuyzerePreventive Cardiology DDDaniel DuprezPreventive Cardiology

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Clinical evaluation demonstrates the prognostic utility of ambulatory blood pressure monitoring in hypertensive patients, highlighting superior risk prediction over office blood pressure readings.

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To assess the prognostic value and clinical relevance of ambulatory blood pressure monitoring compared to conventional office-based measurements.
Evaluated 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring parameters alongside conventional clinical blood pressure measurements.
Examined associations between ambulatory blood pressure metrics, target organ damage, and long-term cardiovascular outcomes.
Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring provides stronger prognostic accuracy for cardiovascular events and mortality than standard office measurements.
Nighttime blood pressure levels and 24-hour blood pressure variability demonstrate independent predictive value for long-term target organ damage.

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Clément et al. (1994) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a76ed632e130d02afec4598 https://doi.org/10.1097/00004872-199408000-00002

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Hypertension management

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Clinical evaluation demonstrates the prognostic utility of ambulatory blood pressure monitoring in hypertensive patients, highlighting superior risk prediction over office blood pressure readings.

Prognostic value of ambulatory blood pressure monitoring

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