Table 3.
Ambulatory 24-hour blood pressure monitoring data
| Normotensive group (n = 27) | Masked hypertensive group (n = 11) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABPM | |||
| SBP, first measurement (mmHg) | 121 ± 3.3 | 140 ± 3.1 | 0.001 |
| DBP, first measurement (mmHg) | 74 ± 1.9 | 84 ± 4.1 | 0.03 |
| 24-hour ABPM | |||
| SBP (mmHg) | 112 ± 1.6 | 128.5 ± 1.3 | <0.001 |
| DBP (mmHg) | 67 ± 1.0 | 78 ±2.6 | 0.02 |
| HR (beats/min) | 64 ± 2.1 | 76 ± 4.5 | 0.12 |
| PP (mmHg) | 46 ± 5.9 | 51 ± 6.1 | 0.002 |
| ABPM during day | |||
| SBP (mmHg) | 116 ± 1.7 | 133.5 ± 1.4 | <0.001 |
| DBP (mmHg) | 72 ± 1.0 | 81.5 ± 2.8 | 0.009 |
| HR (beats/min) | 67 ± 2.1 | 75 ± 4.7 | 0.17 |
| ABPM during night | |||
| SBP (mmHg) | 103 ± 22.4 | 120 ± 2.4 | 0.001 |
| DBP (mmHg) | 61 ± 1.4 | 68 ± 2.5 | 0.03 |
| HR (beats/min) | 67 ± 2.3 | 75 ± 4.6 | 0.17 |
| Treatment at discharge | |||
| ACE inhibitors (n) | 19 | 7 | 0.80 |
| Statin (n) | 20 | 8 | 0.61 |
Values represent mean ± standard deviation.
Abbreviations: ABPM, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring; SBP, systolic blood pressure; DBP, diastolic blood pressure; HR, heart rate; ACE, angiotensin-converting enzyme; PP, pulse pressure.