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Demographics of study participants presented in Figure 2.
| Characteristics | Study population (n = 9) |
|---|---|
| Age (years) | 50.9 ± 2.1 |
| Male sex, n (%) | 6 (66.7) |
| White race, n (%) | 9 (100) |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 34.5 ± 3.9 |
| Screening SBP (mmHg) | 139.1 ± 4 |
| Screening DBP (mmHg) | 87.7 ± 3.9 |
| Plasma renin concentration (ng/L) | 15.0 ± 6.1 |
| Plasma aldosterone (ng/dL) | 14.7 ± 4.0 |
BMI, body mass index; DBP, diastolic blood pressure; SBP, systolic blood pressure. Data for continuous variables are presented as mean ± SEM.
