Aortic arch calcification: a novel parameter for prediction of masked hypertension

Background Masked hypertension is directly related to increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality but remains underdiagnosed in clinical practice. The aim of the study was to search the role of aortic arch calcification (AAC) in the diagnosis of masked hypertension. Methods and results Among the patients who underwent ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) in our clinic, those with office blood pressure (OBP)
Source: Blood Pressure Monitoring - Category: Cardiology Tags: Clinical Methods and Pathophisiology Source Type: research