[Ambulatory non-invasive 24-hour blood pressure measurement--do we need it?].
The introduction of non-invasive, portable, automatic blood pressure measurement devices enables characterization of the blood pressure profile throughout the day in an ambulatory setting. The article advises against uncritical use. 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure measurements have become a valuable tool in scientific research, however, especially in studies dealing with antihypertensive efficacy. In hypertensive patients with "white coat hypertension", important data cannot be obtained without the use of 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring or blood pressure measurement at home.
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D000553:Ambulatory Care; D015924:Blood Pressure Monitors / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D002940:Circadian Rhythm / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D009664:Norway
Ambulatorisk ikke-invasiv 24 timers blodtrykksmåling--trenger vi det?