BP Measurement Circadian Variation of Arterial Pressure Wave Reflections
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Background: Various factors are implicated in the circadian pattern of cardiovascular vulnerability. The exact mechanisms involved in the peak incidence of cardiovascular events occurring during the early morning hours after awaking are not completely known. The purpose of our study was to investigate the circadian variation of timing and intensity of wave reflections in healthy individuals and to test the hypothesis that significant changes occur during the day.
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