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Indication for ambulatory BP measurement: the recommended procedure about when to
perform 24h BP measurements is provided in Figure 2. The Table provides indications at which
ambulatory BP measurement should and could be considered.
Figure 2. Schema for evaluating BP status of hypertensive patients [15]
Table. Indication for performing 24h blood pressure measurement
Accepted indications
Potential indications
Suspected white-coat hypertension
Suspected nocturnal hypertension
Suspected masked hypertension
To establish dipper status
Resistant hypertension
Hypertension of pregnancy
Elderly patient
As a guide to antihypertensive drug treatment
Type 1 diabetes
Evaluation of symptoms suggesting
Orthostatic hypotension
Autonomic failure
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