Table 1.
Subject characteristics and baseline measurements [Number (percentage); Median (IQR)]
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Men | 36 (56.3%) |
| Race: African Americans: Caucasians |
34 (53.1%): 28 (43.8%) |
| Family history of hypertension | 23 (35.9%) |
| Regular exercise, >4 times/week | 23 (35.9%) |
| Age (years) | 25.0 ( 22.0– 32.0) |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 25.3 (22.7– 28.3) |
| Systolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 109.5 (102.8– 116.3) |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 61.0 (56.0– 67.0) |
| Mean arterial pressure (mm Hg) | 78.3 (72.6–82.3) |
| Heart rate (beats per minute) | 60.0 (53.0– 66.0) |
| Plasma norepinephrine (pg/mL) | 156.0 ( 127.0– 202.0) |