Table I.
Demographic characteristics and laboratory findings of the groups
| Parameter | Control group Mean ± SD/n (%) | Dipper HT Mean ± SD/n (%) | Non-dipper HT Mean ± SD/n (%) | Value of p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age [years] | 51.3 ±9.0 | 54.2 ±7.0 | 54.2 ±7.1 | 0.290 | |
| Sex | Male | 17 (42.5) | 10 (25.0) | 13 (32.5) | 0.250 |
| Female | 23 (57.5) | 30 (75.0) | 27 (67.5) | ||
| Smoking | Yes | 16 (40.0) | 11 (27.5) | 14 (35.0) | 0.495 |
| No | 24 (60.0) | 29 (72.5) | 26 (65.0) | ||
| BMI [kg/m2] | 25.3 ±2.1 | 27.6 ±2.5 | 27.0 ±2.2 | < 0.001 | |
| Glucose | 97.5 ±23.0 | 103.2 ±17.1 | 104.7 ±19.0 | 0.102 | |
| HDL | 41.3 ±3.1 | 41.5 ±4.5 | 40.2 ±3.5 | 0.253 | |
| LDL | 106.0 ±29.6 | 119.2 ±29.7 | 119.5 ±29.6 | 0.072 | |
| Triglyceride | 193.1 ±15.4 | 178.9 ±24.0 | 188.5 ±22.8 | 0.011 | |
BMI – body mass index, HDL – high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, LDL – low-density lipoprotein cholesterol