TABLE 3.
Comparison of 24‐hour ambulatory blood pressure in patients
| LVH (N = 160) | Non‐LVH (N = 160) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24h‐mean SBP (mmHg) | 142.24 ± 11.30 | 138.76 ± 11.15 | .030 |
| 24h‐mean DBP (mmHg) | 86.55 ± 9.20 | 82.90 ± 9.42 | .006 |
| 24 h load of SBP (%) | 72.98 ± 20.04 | 67.09 ± 21.11 | .045 |
| 24 h load of DBP (%) | 61.82 ± 25.42 | 54.47 ± 25.10 | .041 |
| 24 h CV of SBP (%) | 11.63 ± 2.87 | 12.93 ± 3.30 | .003 |
| 24 h CV of DBP (%) | 12.96 ± 3.05 | 14.10 ± 3.33 | .012 |
| The nocturnal BP decline rate—SBP (n, %) | .038 | ||
| Dipper pattern | 35 (22%) | 86 (54%) | |
| Non‐dipper pattern | 51 (32%) | 29 (18%) | |
| Reverse‐dipper pattern | 74 (46%) | 45 (28%) | |
| The nocturnal BP decline rate—DBP (n, %) | .041 | ||
| Dipper pattern | 32 (20%) | 50 (31%) | |
| Non‐dipper pattern | 51 (32%) | 29 (18%) | |
| Reverse‐dipper pattern | 77 (48%) | 81 (51%) | |
| Arterial stiffness index | 0.59 ± 0.13 | 0.56 ± 0.13 | .041 |
Abbreviations: CV, coefficient of variation; LVH, left ventricular hypertrophy; DBP, diastolic blood pressure; SBP, systolic blood pressure.