Key result
Evidence remains conflicting on whether morning blood pressure surge or extreme nocturnal dipping independently accounts for the increased stroke risk observed in the early morning hours.
Why the study?
Does morning blood pressure surge or extreme nocturnal dipping increase the risk of stroke and cardiovascular events in hypertensive patients?
Population
Hypertensive patients discussed across multiple studies.
Comparison
Morning blood pressure surge and extreme… vs Lower morning blood pressure surge or…
Design
Editorial
Authors
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Should not yet guide antihypertensive timing in hypertension; leaves open whether morning surge or nocturnal dipping drives early stroke risk.
Does morning blood pressure surge or extreme nocturnal dipping increase the risk of stroke and cardiovascular events in hypertensive patients?
The clinical significance of morning blood pressure surge remains debated, with conflicting evidence on whether it independently predicts stroke or if extreme nocturnal dipping is the primary driver.
Cohen et al. (2014) conducted an editorial in Hypertension and stroke risk. Morning blood pressure surge and extreme nocturnal dipping was evaluated. Evidence remains conflicting on whether morning blood pressure surge or extreme nocturnal dipping independently accounts for the increased stroke risk observed in the early morning hours.
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