Table 3

Indications for ambulatory blood pressure monitoring

Privileged indications
 Identification and follow up of patients with white coat hypertension
 Young patients3-150
 Patients with borderline clinic hypertension
Management of treatment resistant hypertension
Diagnosis of nocturnal hypertension
Episodic hypertension
Management of hypertension in special groups
 Elderly
 Pregnant women
Suspicion of hypotension or autonomic dysfunction
  • 3-150 In particular patients undergoing a medical check up when applying for a job or insurance policy.