November 10, 2004International Journal of Clinical Practice
The normal circadian pattern of blood pressure: implications for treatment
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Intervention
Telmisartan once daily
Antihypertensive agents with long half-lives, such as telmisartan, may be beneficial in blunting the early morning blood pressure surge associated with increased cardiovascular events.
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Implication
May support long-acting antihypertensives for morning BP surge; leaves open outcome benefits in prospective trials.
Cite This Study
Josep Redón (2004) studied this question.