Masked uncontrolled hypertension: Prevalence and predictors

ConclusionThe prevalence of masked suboptimal BP control is high. Office BP monitoring alone is thus inadequate to ascertain optimal BP control because many patients have an elevated nocturnal BP. ABPM is needed to confirm proper BP control, especially in patients with high cardiovascular risk profile. Smoking, DM and positive family history of DM were the most common predictors of MUCH.
Source: The Egyptian Heart Journal - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research