Table 1. Baseline Characteristics.

Age, years	69 ± 11
Men, n (%)	13 (46%)
Body mass index (kg/m2)	24.2 ± 3.6
Diabetes mellitus, n (%)	3 (17%)
Dyslipidemia, n (%)	12 (43%)
Chronic kidney disease, n (%)	5 (18%)
History of coronary artery disease, n (%)	2 (7%)
History of cerebrovascular disease, n (%)	2 (7%)
Current smoker, n (%)	1 (4%)
Angiotensin receptor blockers before enrollment
Candesartan 4 mg, n (%)	19 (67%)
Losartan 50 mg, n (%)	1 (4%)
Olmesartan 20 mg, n (%)	6 (21%)
Valsartan 80 mg, n (%)	1 (4%)
Telmisartan 40 mg, n (%)	1 (4%)
Concomitant medications
Calcium channel blockers, n (%)	11 (39%)
Diuretics, n (%)	2 (7%)
Beta blockers, n (%)	5 (18%)

Data are expressed as mean ± standard deviation or number (%).