Table 2.
Baseline demographic, anthropometric, and hemodynamic characteristics of subjects
| Characteristic | Value, N = 62 |
|---|---|
| n (%) | |
| Male | 34 (54.8) |
| Female | 28 (45.2) |
| Race/ethnicity | |
| Non-Hispanic white | 42 (67.7) |
| Black/African American | 16 (25.8) |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 4 (6.5) |
| Prehypertension | 52 (83.9) |
| Stage 1 hypertension | 10 (16.1) |
| Mean ± SEM | |
| Age (years) | 54.7 ± 1.2 |
| Body weight (kg) | 86.2 ± 2.1 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 29.2 ± 0.6 |
| Hemodynamic variables | |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 129.8 ± 0.9 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 80.8 ± 0.9 |
| Heart rate (beats/minute) | 67.8 ± 1.0 |
Abbreviation: SEM, standard error of the mean.