Table 1.
Demographic and clinical details for original cross sectional group (n = 646)
| Demographic | (Mean if applicable) | Standard deviation (from mean) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 71.1 | 12 |
| Sex | 54% male | |
| Eligible for Primary Care Reimbursement Scheme (marker of household income) | 82% (n = 530) | |
| Clinical details | ||
| Diabetes | 37% (n = 237) | |
| CKD | 40% (n = 258) | |
| Cardiac failure | 12% (n = 79) | |
| Manual BP | 142/78 mmHg | 18/12 mmHg |
| Recent ABPM BP (where available within 6 months) | 148/81 mmHg (n = 74) | 21/14 mmHg |
| Medications | ||
| No. of anti-hypertensive drugs used | 3.7 | 0.7 |
| 4 or more anti-hypertensive drugs | 56% (n = 364) | |
| Sub-divisions | ||
| True TRH | 166 | |
| Pseudo-resistant TRH | 480 | |