D-dimer, factor VIII and von Willebrand factor predict a non-dipping pattern of blood pressure in hypertensive patients.

Aim: The aim of this study is to assess whether the haemostatic markers D-dimer, factor VIII (FVIII) and von Willebrand factor (VWF) are predictive of non-dipping status in treated hypertensive patients; so, as easy available laboratory data can predict non-dipping pattern and help with the selection of the patients whom circadian blood pressure should be re-examined.

Patients And Methods: Forty treated hypertensive patients with essential hypertension were included in the study. Twenty-four-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring was performed in all patients.

Changes in haemostatic and platelet activation markers in non-dipper hypertensive patients.

Background: Non-dipper hypertensive patients are at increased risk for cardiovascular disease. Coagulation and fibrinolysis activation factors are considered as risk factors for cardiovascular disease. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between the haemostatic and platelet activation markers and the non-dipping pattern in treated hypertensive patients.