Prognostic Value of Non-Dipping Nocturnal Heart Rate for Ventricular Arrhythmias in Isolated Hypertension

Angiology 2026

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Authors: Abdullah Sarıhan, Lütfü Bekar, Mücahit Yetim, Muhammet Cihat Çelik, Macit Kalçık, Yusuf Karavelioğlu
DOI: 10.1177/00033197261416011
Cited by: 1
References: 33

Abstract

This study examined the association between a blunted nocturnal heart rate decline and ventricular arrhythmias, echocardiographic findings, and clinical characteristics in patients with isolated hypertension (defined as hypertension in the absence of other systemic comorbidities). A total of 229 adults who underwent transthoracic echocardiography and 24-hour Holter monitoring were retrospectively evaluated. Patients were classified as dippers (≥10% nocturnal heart rate reduction; n = 170) or non-dippers (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Heart rate and cardiovascular health Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Angiology
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Pages
33197261416011–33197261416011
Publication date
31 January 2026
Language
EN