Abstract:BACKGROUND: Uncontrolled resistant hypertension (RH) defi ned by the mean 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure (ABPM) represents an independent risk factor in hypertensive patients. Predictors of blood pressure (BP) control in RH are not yet clearly defi ned. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the predictors of BP control in RH patients with repeated ABPM measurements. METHODS: 114 consecutive patients from outpatient cardiology offi ce fulfi lling criteria for RH (offi ce BP ≥ 140 and/or 90 mmHg, with treatment of ≥ 3 anti… Show more
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