Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of enrolled patientsa
| Characteristic | 5 mg (n = 4) | 10 mg (n = 6) | 20 mg (n = 4) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female, n (%) | 2 (50) | 3 (50) | 2 (50) |
| White, n (%) | 4 (100) | 6 (100) | 4 (100) |
| Age, yb | 55.3 ± 6.1 | 45.0 ± 10.8 | 34.8 ± 8.5 |
| Body mass, kgb | 71.7 ± 15.8 | 81.1 ± 21.9 | 105.3 ±11.3 |
| Body mass index, kg/mb | 26.2 ± 4.5 | 28.6 ± 6.2 | 33.9 ± 3.0 |
| Systolic blood pressure, mmHg | 131.8 ± 9.7 | 126.8 ± 12.0 | 124.3 ± 6.8 |
| Diastolic blood pressure, mmHg | 73.2 ± 5.2 | 77.2 ± 8.5 | 78.2 ± 8.5 |
a
Presented as % of group or mean ± SD.
b
P < 0.05 for 5-mg vs. 20-mg groups