| Title
of the article |
Nighttime blood pressure and nocturnal dipping are associated with daytime urinary sodium excretion in African subjects. |
| Authors |
Bankir L, Bochud M, Maillard M, Bovet P, Gabriel A, Burnier M. |
| Journal
|
Hypertension. 2008 Apr;51(4):891-8. |
| Subject
Consultant |
F. Mallamaci |
| Score
(1 to 3 stars) |
** |
| Comments |
The data of this study, based on a large number of subjects, suggest that the capacity to excrete sodium during daytime is a significant determinant of nocturnal BP and dipping. This observation may help us to understand the pathophysiology and clinical consequences of nighttime BP and to develop therapeutic strategies to normalize the dipping profile in hypertensive patients. |
