Table 3.
Mean values of blood pressure (BP) in patients with restless legs syndrome (RLS) and controls
| RLS | Controls | p | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Systolic BP in wake (mean ± SD, mmHg) | 123.0 ± 12.7 | 121.6 ± 22.5 | NS |
| Systolic BP in day (mean ± SD, mmHg) | 128.1 ± 14.3 | 123.7 ± 14.8 | NS |
| Diastolic BP in wake (mean ± SD, mmHg) | 77.9 ± 12.2 | 74.7 ± 9.4 | NS |
| Diastolic BP in day (mean ± SD, mmHg) | 79.0 ± 12.4 | 75.6 ± 9.7 | NS |
| Systolic BP in sleep (mean ± SD, mmHg) | 123.5 ± 14.1 | 116.1 ± 15.8 | 0.03 |
| Systolic BP in night (mean ± SD, mmHg) | 124.4 ± 14.7 | 116.5 ± 15.6 | 0.03 |
| Diastolic BP in sleep (mean ± SD, mmHg) | 76.6 ± 10.8 | 72.2 ± 11.7 | NS |
| Diastolic BP in night (mean ± SD, mmHg) | 77.0 ± 10.8 | 72.5 ± 11.7 | NS |