Table A8.

Asian characteristics of the 24‐h blood pressure profile

Recommendation	Class of recommendation	Level of evidence
1. Optimal 24‐h BP control (24‐h BP < 130/80 mm Hg, and restoration of normal nocturnal BP and BPV) is particularly important for reducing the risk of cardiovascular events in Asia	I	B
2. Asians are likely to have masked hypertension, including isolated nocturnal hypertension, morning hypertension, and exaggerated morning BP surge	I	B

Abbreviations: BP, blood pressure; BPV, blood pressure variability.