Blood pressure spikes at night up CVD risk
A disrupted circadian rhythm with a 'riser' pattern at night is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease and heart failure: Japanese study
People who experience elevated nighttime blood pressure are at increased risk of cardiovascular events and heart failure, a Japanese study suggests.
Researchers examined data on almost 6,360 patients with at least one risk factor for cardiovascular events but no symptoms of cardiovascular disease at baseline.