摘要: Several papers have suggested that 24-hour average blood pressure (BP) is superior to office BP in relation hypertension target organ damage. This review article will specifically address the evidence provided this regard by either cross-sectional or longitudinal studies. It also critically discuss available data supporting concept not only values, but specific patterns occurring within 24 hours may clinical relevance. case for daytime versus nighttime BP, day/night difference, morning rise, and overall variability.