Abstract
Objective: We investigated factors associated with masked and white-coat hypertension in a Swiss population-based sample. Methods: The Swiss Kidney Project on Genes in Hypertension is a family-based cross-sectional study. Office and 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure were measured using validated devices. Masked hypertension was defined as office blood pressure= 135/85 mmHg. White-coat hypertension was defined as office blood pressure >= 140/90 mmHg and daytime ambulatory blood pressure
Original language | English |
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Article number | e92522 |
Journal | PLOS ONE |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 3 |
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Publication status | Published - 24 Mar 2014 |