Table III.
Baseline Biochemical Characteristics in Patients With Refractory and Controlled Resistant Hypertension
| Parameter | Refractory Hypertension (n=29) | Controlled RHTN (n=275) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creatinine, mmol/L | 97.2±26.5 | 88.4±26.5 | .89 |
| Plasma aldosterone, pmol/L | 379.5±268.7 | 351.8±246.5 | .57 |
| PRA, pmol/L/min | 53.8±230.4 | 49.92±120.3 | .93 |
| 24‐Hour urine aldosterone, nmol/d | 37.9±27.4 | 35.7±29.1 | .67 |
| 24‐Hour urine sodium, mmol/d | 173.1±80.9 | 186.5±89.5 | .46 |
Abbreviations: PRA, plasma renin activity; RHTN, resistant hypertension. Values are expressed as means. P values denote refractory hypertension group compared with the controlled RHTN group.