TABLE 3. Antihypertensive Agent Use in All Patients.
Class of Drug | Women (n=505) | Men (n=410) |
---|---|---|
Diuretics* | 40% | 29% |
β-Blockers | 16% | 18% |
Calcium channel blockers | 48% | 44% |
ACE inhibitors | 41% | 42% |
Other agents | 26% | 25% |
Multiple agents | 54% | 50% |
ACE indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme.
P<0.001.