Capillary vascular density in the retina of hypertensive patients is associated with a non-dipping pattern independent of mean ambulatory blood pressure

Conclusion: Foveal vascular density was associated with the nocturnal BP dipping pattern in hypertensive patients. These associations were robust to adjustment of relevant factors such as daytime BP. Our findings highlight the importance of nocturnal BP features reflected in ambulatory BP monitoring in the assessment of HMOD. Whether routine assessment of retinal damage markers may improve risk management of hypertensive patients remains to be determined.
Source: Journal of Hypertension - Category: Cardiology Tags: ORIGINAL PAPERS: Risk factors Source Type: research