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A silent revolution in blood pressure measurement? Some late remarks in regards to the HOT study

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  1. Medical Clinic II, Central Hospital, Postbrookstr. 103, Bremerhaven, 27574, Germany

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  2. Institute for Medical Informatics, Biometry, and Epidemiology, Hufelandstr. 55, University of Essen, Essen, 45122, Germany

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  3. Department of Nephrology, Center of Internal Medicine, Hufelandstr. 55, University of Essen, Essen, 45122, Germany

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Anlauf, M., Tholl, U., Hirche, H. et al. A silent revolution in blood pressure measurement? Some late remarks in regards to the HOT study. J Hum Hypertens 15, 649–650 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.jhh.1001227

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