Table 2.
Ambulatory BP Monitoring Classification According to American Heart Association Criteria19
| Classification, % | Renal Tx (n=111) | Heart Tx (n=29) | Liver Tx (n=13) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal BP | 13 (14) | 21 (6) | 0 (0) |
| White‐coat hypertension | 2 (2) | 3 (1) | 0 (0) |
| Prehypertension | 5 (6) | 3 (1) | 8 (1) |
| Masked hypertension | 26 (29) | 45 (13) | 46 (6) |
| Ambulatory hypertension | 1 (1) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
| Severe ambulatory hypertension a | 38 (42) | 28 (8) | 23 (3) |
| Unclassified ambulatory BP monitoring b | 15 (17) | 0 (0) | 23 (3) |
Abbreviation: Tx, transplant. aIn severe ambulatory hypertension, blood pressure (BP) load is >50%, whereas in ambulatory hypertension it is 25% to 50%. bThe definition for unclassified ambulatory BP monitoring: (1) office BP ≥95th percentile, normal BP indices, and elevated BP loads; or (2) office BP <90th percentile and normal BP indices but elevated BP loads.