24 Hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring in Normotensive Individuals from our Population
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 10
Abstract
Aim of study: To study the BP levels and diurnal pattern on 24 hrs ambulatory monitoring in normotensive individuals from our population. Material and Methods: 90 normotensive individuals of either sex with BP persistently < 140/90 mmHg (DBP—Korotkoff Phase V) not taking any antihypertensive medication were studied. All cases were subjected to 24 hr ambulatory blood pressure monitoring. Results: The mean nighttime SBP and DBP were significantly lower than the mean daytime SBP and DBP. The mean nocturnal fall in SBP and DBP was -8.8±5.27 and 7.9±3.49 mm Hg respectively. In 94% nocturnal dipping was observed. Nocturnal dipping was less in persons aged > 40 years. No significant difference in nocturnal dipping between males and females was observed. Conclusion: The 24 hour BP profile in our cases was similar to the western population. It seems that the criteria for elevated BP on ABPM adopted in the present guidelines are suitable for our population. Twenty-four hour ambulatory BP monitoring was well tolerated by our cases and there was no major problem.
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Vikas Agrawal
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