Key result
Blood pressure variability indices and morning surge did not substantially refine risk profiling over and beyond the blood pressure level.
Why the study?
Does blood pressure variability refine risk stratification beyond blood pressure level in population samples?
Does blood pressure variability refine risk stratification beyond blood pressure level in population samples?
Clinicians should focus on absolute blood pressure levels rather than blood pressure variability for risk stratification, as variability indices do not substantially improve risk profiling.
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Supports prioritizing mean BP levels for risk stratification; leaves open variability's role in prospective outcome trials.
Asayama et al. (2013) conducted a review in Cardiovascular risk stratification. Blood pressure variability vs. Blood pressure level was evaluated on Risk profiling / predictive value. Blood pressure variability indices and morning surge did not substantially refine risk profiling over and beyond the blood pressure level.
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