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. 2012 Sep 12;14(11):787–791. doi: 10.1111/jch.12003

Figure FIGURE.

Figure FIGURE

 Interpretation of the relationship between nocturnal blood pressure (NBP) and morning blood pressure surge. Dawn phenomenon indicates normal NBP but high morning blood pressure surge; Somogyi effect, NBP lower than normal and the morning blood pressure surge excessively higher than normal in the early morning; poor BP control, abnormal BP not under appropriate control.