Key result
Blunted nocturnal BP dipping is linked to increased microalbuminuria in male hypertensive type 2 diabetics.
Why the study?
The relationship between nocturnal blood pressure patterns and urinary albumin excretion in hypertensive patients with type II diabetes mellitus was unclear.
Is a blunted nocturnal blood pressure fall associated with increased urinary albumin excretion in hypertensive male patients with type II diabetes?
Cross-Sectional (n=179)
Is a blunted nocturnal blood pressure fall associated with increased urinary albumin excretion in hypertensive male patients with type II diabetes?
In hypertensive male patients with type II diabetes, a blunted nocturnal blood pressure fall is associated with higher urinary albumin excretion and an increased prevalence of microalbuminuria.
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May flag higher microalbuminuria risk in these patients; hypothesis-generating and should not yet change practice.
Fogari et al. (1994) conducted a cross-sectional in Hypertension and Type II Diabetes Mellitus (n=179). Blunted nocturnal blood pressure fall (MBP reduction < 5%) vs. Nocturnal MBP reduction > 10% or 5% to 10% was evaluated on Urinary albumin excretion and prevalence of microalbuminuria. A blunted nocturnal blood pressure fall (<5%) in male hypertensive type II diabetics was associated with significantly higher urinary albumin excretion and increased prevalence of microalbuminuria.
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