Study: Nighttime Systolic Blood Pressure Readings Best Predictor of Heart Attack, Stroke

According to a new study, caregivers should pay closer attention to nighttime hypertension readings to determine a resident's likelihood of experiencing a stroke or adverse cardiovascular event. 

The researchers found that the risk of heart attack or stroke jumped 25 percent for every 10-point increase in systolic blood pressure at night. By comparison, the risk rose 20 percent for daytime increases and 11 percent for clinic readings.

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