TABLE 2. Changes of Data in the Longitudinal Study in 10 Patients (HT-A Group) Before and After Atenolol Therapy.
| Patients | Before | After | Change | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body weight, kg | 89±5.1 | 90±5.3 | 1.2±0.91 | 0.11 |
| Body mass index, kg/m2 | 30±1.6 | 30±1.5 | 0.36±0.31 | 0.13 |
| Heart rate, beats/minute | 77±3.0 | 57±2.1 | −20±2.6 | <0.0001 |
| MSNA, bursts/minute | 43±2.0 | 33±2.0 | −10±1.4 | <0.0001 |
| s-MSNA, impulses/minute | 50±1.8 | 38±2.1 | −12±1.5 | <0.0001 |
| Arterial pressure, mm Hg | ||||
| Systolic | 158±5.5 | 134±5.0 | −24±4.0 | <0.0001 |
| Diastolic | 95±3.8 | 82±2.0 | −12±3.4 | <0.003 |
| Mean | 116±3.5 | 101±3.1 | −15±3.1 | <0.0005 |
| CBF (mL · 100 mL−1 · min−1) | 2.9±0.35 | 2.5±0.31 | −0.40±0.40 | 0.17 |
| MSNA, bursts/100 beats | 58±3.9 | 59±4.3 | 2.0±2.9 | 0.26 |
| s-MSNA, impulses/100 beats |
66±3.8 | 68±4.4 | 1.9±3.5 | 0.30 |
| CVR, units | 43±6.5 | 44±5.2 | 0.7±4.9 | 0.46 |
Data are mean±SEM. P refers to paired t tests.