Blood pressure variability: no longer a mASCOT for research nerds

Graphical AbstractOpen in new tabDownload slideFigure illustrates the contribution of both blood pressure mean level and blood pressure variability to increased risk of cardiovascular events, such as stroke and myocardial infarction. The figure also illustrates the possibility suggested by available studies to antagonize the impact on cardiovascular risk of either increased mean blood pressure level and enhanced blood pressure variability through administration of long acting calcium channel blockers.