Daytime BP load was also higher by TF criteria than by ABP criteria for SBP (58% vs. 43%) and DBP (31% vs. 23%)(p<0.001). These analyses suggest that the use of the lower TF limits that are derived solely from resting BP measurements may overdiagnose hypertension in ambulatory ...
We aimed to reevaluate whether the current cutoff count of PMN would be still optimal to diagnose SBP in cirrhotics having a hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) or not. Methods This preliminary study included 136 consecutive patients having cirrhosis with (n=60) or without HCC (n=76) and a ...