Blood pressure variability: clinical relevance and application

J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich). 2018 Jul;20(7):1133-1137. doi: 10.1111/jch.13304.

Abstract

Blood pressure variability is an entity that characterizes the continuous and dynamic fluctuations that occur in blood pressure levels throughout a lifetime. This phenomenon has a complex and yet not fully understood physiological background and can be evaluated over time spans ranging from seconds to years. The present paper provides a short overview of methodological aspects, clinical relevance, and potential therapeutic interventions related to the management of blood pressure variability.

Keywords: Blood pressure monitoring; Blood pressure variability; Hypertension; organ damage; vardiovascualar events.

MeSH terms

  • Blood Pressure / drug effects
  • Blood Pressure / physiology*
  • Blood Pressure Determination / methods*
  • Blood Pressure Monitoring, Ambulatory
  • Circadian Rhythm / physiology*
  • Data Collection
  • Humans
  • Hypertension / diagnosis
  • Hypertension / epidemiology
  • Hypertension / physiopathology*