Why the study?
Does nighttime blood pressure predict total mortality or cardiovascular endpoints better than daytime blood pressure in hypertensive patients and general populations?
Population
Hypertensive patients (n = 23,856) and individuals randomly recruited from populations (n = 9,641)
Comparison
Nighttime blood pressure level and circadian… vs Daytime blood pressure and 24-hour blood pressure
Design
Meta-analysis
Authors
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Nighttime BP may refine CV risk stratification beyond daytime measures; confirms superiority but leaves added value of dipping open.
Does nighttime blood pressure predict total mortality or cardiovascular endpoints better than daytime blood pressure in hypertensive patients and general populations?
Nighttime blood pressure is a stronger predictor of mortality and cardiovascular events than daytime blood pressure, suggesting ambulatory BP monitoring guidelines should be updated.
Hansen et al. (2010) studied this question.