title: [Dipper, non-dipper pattern].
abstract: The circadian rhythms of blood pressure is regulated by various mechanisms, such as the autonomic nerve system, the renin-angiotensin system and hormones. Non-dippers are defined as those with a nighttime blood pressure reduction of less than 10% of daytime blood pressure. Many reports say that non-dippers have increased risk of cardiovascular or cerebrovascular disease. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) is a useful tool for diagnostic and management of abnormal blood pressure variability in hypertensive individuals. Antihypertensive agents have the potential to provide blood pressure control of non-dipper patients. 24-hour blood pressure control with ABPM may be necessary for patients to get better prognosis by blood pressure lowering therapy.
authors.forename: Yuichi
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Akasaki
authors.forename: Mitsuru
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ohishi
mesh_terms: D000959:Antihypertensive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001794:Blood Pressure / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology*; D018660:Blood Pressure Monitoring, Ambulatory; D002940:Circadian Rhythm / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology*; D003071:Cognition / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000959:Antihypertensive Agents