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Blood Pressure Thresholds Reshape Nocturnal Hypertension Diagnosis

November 2026

A study found that lower ACC/AHA blood pressure thresholds substantially increased nocturnal hypertension prevalence. Although isolated nocturnal hypertension rates remained similar, many individuals were reclassified across diagnostic categories.

Blood Pressure Thresholds Reshape Nocturnal Hypertension Diagnosis

A study found that lower ACC/AHA blood pressure thresholds substantially increased nocturnal hypertension prevalence. Although isolated nocturnal hypertension rates remained similar, many individuals were reclassified across diagnostic categories.

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