Maximum home systolic blood pressure is a marker of carotid atherosclerosis.

CONCLUSION: Based on its clinical significance herein, measurement of maximum home SBP is warranted in addition to measurement of mean home SBP.
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Source: Clinical and Experimental Hypertension - January 11, 2019 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kaihara T, Hoshide S, Tomitani N, Kanegae H, Kario K, J-HOP Study Group Tags: Clin Exp Hypertens Source Type: research