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Correction: Morning blood pressure surge in young black and white adults: The African-PREDICT Study

Gontse Gratitude Mokwatsi1, Aletta Elisabeth Schutte1,2, Catharina Martha Cornelia Mels1,2

  • 1Hypertension in Africa Research Team (HART), North-West University, Potchefstroom, South Africa.

Journal of Human Hypertension
|November 21, 2018
PubMed

Insights

The African-PREDICT study found that 40 participants had an exaggerated sleep-trough blood pressure surge, while 128 experienced an exaggerated dynamic surge. This corrects previous findings on morning blood pressure surges in young adults.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Hypertension Research
  • Racial Health Disparities

Context:

  • The African-PREDICT study investigated morning blood pressure surges in young Black and White adults.
  • Previous reporting erroneously stated no participants had an exaggerated morning blood pressure surge.

Purpose:

  • To correct the record regarding the prevalence of exaggerated morning blood pressure surges in the study population.
  • To accurately report the number of participants with exaggerated sleep-trough and dynamic surges.

Summary:

  • A correction to the "Morning blood pressure surge in young black and white adults: The African-PREDICT Study" is issued.
  • Out of the study population, 40 participants exhibited an exaggerated sleep-trough surge.
  • Additionally, 128 participants demonstrated an exaggerated dynamic surge.

Impact:

  • Ensures accurate data dissemination in hypertension research.
  • Facilitates correct understanding of blood pressure variability in different populations.
  • Supports further research on the clinical significance of morning blood pressure surges.

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