Abstract
BackgroundArterial hypertension (AHT) is the main risk factor for the development of retinal vein occlusion (RVO). AimsTo analyze the hypertensive profile with ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) in patients with RVO. MethodsRetrospective and observational study of 66 patients with ABPM, 33 with retinal vein occlusion from a cohort of these disease and 33 controls without RVO, adjusted for age and sex. ResultsCompared to controls, patients with RVO had elevated nocturnal values of SBP 130(21) mmHg vs. 119(11) mmHg; p = 0.01) and DBP 73(11) mmHg vs. 65(9) mmHg; p = 0.002. In addition, they presented a lower decrease in the Dipping ratio percentage 6.0(10.4) % vs. 12.3(6.3) %; p = 0.005. ConclusionsPatients with RVO have an unfavorable nocturnal hypertensive profile. Recognition of this fact can help optimize their treatment.
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