Key result
Non-dipper hypertension was associated with significantly higher mean platelet volume compared to dipper hypertension (p<0.001).
Why the study?
Is non-dipper hypertension associated with higher mean platelet volume compared to dipper hypertension in outpatients on antihypertensive therapy?
Observational (n=216)
Is non-dipper hypertension associated with higher mean platelet volume compared to dipper hypertension in outpatients on antihypertensive therapy?
p-value: p=<0.001
Non-dipper hypertensive patients have higher mean platelet volume than dippers, suggesting platelet activation may contribute to their increased cardiovascular risk.
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May indicate platelet activation contributing to non-dipper risk; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice.
Ordu et al. (2009) conducted an observational in Hypertension (n=216). Non-dipper hypertension pattern vs. Dipper hypertension pattern was evaluated on Mean platelet volume (MPV) (p=<0.001). Non-dipper hypertension was associated with significantly higher mean platelet volume compared to dipper hypertension (p<0.001).
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