Central Blood Pressure in Adolescents and Young Adults

Diurnal Variation of Central Blood Pressure in Adolescents and Young Adults and Association With Indices of Asymptomatic Target-organ Damage

This study aims to investigate in adolescents and young adults:

• the 24h diurnal variation of ambulatory central blood pressure
• the association of central compared to peripheral blood pressure with indices of asymptomatic target-organ damage

Inclusion Criteria:

• Adolescents and young adults (age range 12-25 years)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Subjects with any acute or significant chronic disease, with evidence of secondary hypertension, or on regular drug treatment will be excluded