Table 2.
Characteristics of 103 hypertensive patients by their responsiveness* to antihypertensive treatment. Values are numbers (percentages) unless stated otherwise
| Characteristic | Responsive (n=54) | Non-responsive (n=49) |
|---|---|---|
| Compliant with treatment† | 46 (85) | 40 (82) |
| Percentage of doses taken: | ||
| Mean (SD) | 91 (19) | 88 (18) |
| Median (range) | 98 (11-100) | 96 (11-100) |
| Mean (SD) age (years) | 65 (10.4) | 62 (9.5) |
| Male to female ratio | 0.67 | 0.72 |
| Mean (SD) body mass index (kg/m2) | 26.6 (4.5) | 27.0 (3.5) |
| Tobacco smoker | 10 (19) | 9 (18) |
| Drink alcohol (>3 units/day)‡ | 3 (6) | 3 (6) |
| Family history of hypertension | 32 (59) | 36 (73) |
| Diabetes | 8 (15) | 3 (6) |
| Hyperlipidaemia | 19 (35) | 13 (27) |
*
Patients responsive to treatment if 12 hour ambulatory blood pressure <135/85 mm Hg if aged ⩽60 or <155/90 mm Hg if aged >60.
†
Patients compliant if ⩾80% of prescribed doses taken correctly.
‡
1 unit defined as one standard drink.