Table 1.
Characteristics of the study sample of patients
| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| Age (years) |
62.5 ± 12.1 |
| Sex (male/female, %) |
63.5/36.5 |
| Family history of hypertension (yes/no, %) |
56.5/43.5 |
| Family history of stroke (yes/no, %) |
19.5/80.5 |
| Smokers (yes/ex/no, %) |
17.5/21/61.5 |
| Diabetes (yes/no, %) |
10/90 |
| Diastolic BP (mmHg) |
75.6 ± 12.0 |
| Systolic BP (mmHg) |
133.2 ± 22.6 |
| Pulse pressure (mmHg) |
57.6 ± 17.8 |
| Fasting blood glucose (mmHg) |
102.7 ± 24.1 |
| Total Cholesterol (mg/dl) |
185.8 ± 40.6 |
| BMI (kg/m2) |
27.7 ± 4.6 |
| Beta-blockers (yes/no, %) |
33.5/66.5 |
| Alphabeta-blockers (yes/no, %) |
10.5/89.5 |
| Alpha-blockers (yes/no, %) |
8/92 |
| Diuretics (yes/no, %) |
43.5/56.5 |
| ACE inhibitor (yes/no, %) |
37.5/62.5 |
| Dihydropyridine (yes/no, %) |
26/74 |
| eGFR (mL/min/1.73 m2) |
77.0 ± 18.9 |
| Kidney Involvement (group 1/ 2 /3 %) |
24/59.5/16.5 |
| IMT (mm) |
2.24 ± 1.56 |
| Vascular abnormalities (no/ thickening/plaque, %) |
13/11/78 |
| LVMi g/m2 |
130.5 ± 31.0 |
| Left Ventricular hypertrophy (no/yes, %) | 40/60 |
Data are expressed as mean and standard deviation for continuous variables (i.e. age) and as percentage of patients per each group for categorical variables (i.e. gender).