Journal article
Determinants of masked hypertension in hypertensive patients treated in a primary care setting
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Recent data suggest that masked hypertension (MH) carries a cardiovascular risk similar to that of uncontrolled hypertension.
AIMS: The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and determinants of MH in patients treated for hypertension in a Canadian primary care setting.
Authors
Andalib A; Akhtari S; Rigal R; Curnew G; Leclerc J; Vaillancourt M; Tardif J
Journal
Internal Medicine Journal, Vol. 42, No. 3, pp. 260–266
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
March 2012
DOI
10.1111/j.1445-5994.2010.02407.x
ISSN
1444-0903
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Fields of Research (FoR)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Adrenergic beta-AntagonistsAgedAngiotensin-Converting Enzyme InhibitorsAntihypertensive AgentsBlood Pressure Monitoring, AmbulatoryCardiovascular DiseasesComorbidityDiabetes ComplicationsDrug Therapy, CombinationDyslipidemiasFemaleHeart FailureHumansHydrochlorothiazideHypertensionMaleMasked HypertensionMiddle AgedObesityPrevalencePrimary Health CareQuebecRiskTetrazolesValineValsartanWhite Coat Hypertension