![]() ![]() A slight increase in systolic ABP during night time was observed in the open arm compared to the concealed arm. Results: The average OBP (O and C: 128/76 mmHg) and ABP (O: 123/73 mmHg, C: 127/74 mmHg) was well controlled and did not change between the first and second measurement. The change in ABP and antihypertensive medication in relation to baseline ABP was compared between the two groups. Patients were randomized to open (O) or concealed (C) ABPM results for the physician at the follow-up visit. Methods: A total of 200 patients performed ABPM before and after their PCI follow-up visit. Our objective was to investigate whether physician awareness of ABP after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) improved BP-control. BP control is important in secondary prevention but it is unknown whether the use of APBM improves BP-control in this setting. Office blood pressure (OBP) is used for diagnosing and treating hypertension but ambulatory blood pressure measurement (ABPM) associates more accurately with patient outcome. ![]()
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