title: [Ambulatory non-invasive 24-hour blood pressure measurement--do we need it?].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Avdeling for nyresykdommer, Ullevål sykehus, Oslo.
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Os
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Eide
authors.forename: S E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Kjeldsen
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Westheim
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Nordby
mesh_terms: D000553:Ambulatory Care; D015924:Blood Pressure Monitors / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D002940:Circadian Rhythm / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D009664:Norway
vernacular_title: Ambulatorisk ikke-invasiv 24 timers blodtrykksmåling--trenger vi det?