"Clinical prediction model for masked hypertension diagnosed by 24-h ambulatory blood pressure measurements in a sample from specialized hospital."

The conventional assessment of the relationship between arterial hypertension (AH) and cardiovascular damage has predominantly relied on office measurements. However, the diagnostic significance of ambulatory and home measurements has gained prominence, particularly in identifying distinct AH phenotypes like masked hypertension (MH), characterized by normal office values but elevated readings outside the clinical setting, carrying comparable risks to sustained AH. Current guidelines advocate for Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM) in individuals with office values exceeding 130/85 mmHg. This study aims to develop a clinical prediction model to identify masked hypertension in individuals with normal office blood pressure and to create a clinical score.A cross-sectional study was conducted in a secondary level hospital, including patients aged 18-85 years with average office blood pressure