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Chronobiology approach to human hypertension
T Kawasaki1, P Cugini, L Di Palma
1Institute of Health Science, Kyushu University, Kasuga, Japan.
Annali Dell'Istituto Superiore Di Sanita
|January 1, 1993
Summary
This article reviews diagnosing hypertension using 24-hour automated blood pressure (BP) monitoring. It details a "chronodiagnosis" method evaluating BP patterns over time for accurate hypertension assessment.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Hypertension Diagnosis
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Hypertension diagnosis relies on accurate blood pressure (BP) measurement.
- Traditional BP measurement may not capture daily BP variability.
- Automated non-invasive devices offer continuous BP monitoring capabilities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the current state of the art in diagnosing hypertension.
- To detail the methodology of "chronodiagnosis of hypertension" using 24-hour BP monitoring.
- To explain the criteria for temporal evaluation of BP patterns.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing non-invasive automated devices for 24-hour blood pressure (BP) monitoring.
- Applying specific criteria for temporal evaluation of BP patterns.
- Implementing a three-level procedural approach for chronodiagnosis.
Main Results:
- The article outlines a structured diagnostic procedure for hypertension.
- It emphasizes the importance of analyzing BP variability over a 24-hour period.
- The chronodiagnosis method provides a detailed, step-by-step approach.
Conclusions:
- Chronodiagnosis offers a comprehensive method for hypertension diagnosis.
- Temporal evaluation of BP patterns is crucial for accurate assessment.
- Automated 24-hour BP monitoring facilitates this diagnostic approach.