Blood pressure variability, collagen metabolism and large artery stiffness in diabetic and non-diabetic hypertensives

Abstract P-282 SBP 24 - mean systolic BP from 24 h ABPM, DBP 24 - mean diastolic BP from 24 h ABPM, SD-SBP - standard deviation of SBP in ABPM (BP variability index), SD-DBP standard deviation of DBP in ABPM, BMI- body mass index, NS- non significant. Key Words: Pulse Wave Velocity, Collagen Metabolites, Diabetes and Hypertension:ABS>