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Demographical characteristics of the study groups.
| PAH | Controls | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (yrs) | 52.0 ± 15.0 | 60.4 ± 7.6 | NS |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 27.9 ± 5.3 | 27.0 ± 5.2 | NS |
| Systolic BP (mmHg) | 105 ± 15 | 127 ± 19 | 0.05 |
| Diastolic BP (mmHg) | 67 ± 7 | 73 ± 11 | 0.05 |
| Heart rate (bpm) | 94 ± 9 | 67 ± 8 | 0.05 |
* BP = blood pressure; BMI = body mass index.
