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Demographic characteristics of the study sample (n = 232)
| Demographic characteristics | Irbesartan/HCTZ (n = 69) | Valsartan/HCTZ (n = 163) | All (n = 232) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age ± SD, years | 60 ± 11 | 58 ± 11 | 58 ± 11 | 0.134 |
| Male gender, n (s%) | 35 (51) | 78 (48) | 113 (49) | 0.689 |
| Omani national, n (s%) | 67 (97) | 153 (94) | 220 (95) | 0.309 |
| Mean weight ± SD, kg | 80 ± 18 | 79 ± 18 | 79 ± 18 | 0.568 |
SD = Standard deviation.
