Table 1.
Baseline Patient Characteristics
| Characteristic | Control (n=111) | Clinical Pharmacy-Managed (n=113) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Age in Years (SD) | 64.8 (12.4) | 64.5 (11.8) | 0.875 |
| Female (%) | 58.6 | 66.4 | 0.227 |
| Blood Pressure | |||
| Mean Systolic (SD) (mmHg) | 159.9 (15.3) | 166.2 (20.0) | 0.009 |
| Mean Diastolic (SD) (mmHg) | 90.2 (10.8) | 98.2 (11.2) | < 0.001 |
| Diabetes (%) | 19.8 | 8.9 | 0.019 |
| Medication (%) | |||
| Thiazide Diuretic | 33.3 | 41.6 | 0.202 |
| Loop Diuretic | 5.4 | 2.7 | 0.295 |
| Beta Blocker | 35.1 | 42.5 | 0.260 |
| ACE Inhibitor | 33.3 | 30.1 | 0.602 |
| Alpha Blocker | 9.9 | 1.8 | 0.009 |
| Dihydropyridine Ca++ Blocker | 10.8 | 10.6 | 0.963 |
| Non-Dihydropyridine Ca++ Blocker | 18.0 | 22.1 | 0.443 |
| Central Acting Agent | 6.3 | 6.2 | 0.973 |
ACE = angiotensin-converting enzyme, Ca++ = calcium, SD = standard deviation