Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of dipper and non-dipper groups
| Variables | Dipper (N = 28) | Non-dipper (N = 24) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex (male/female) | 15 (53.6%)/13 (46.4%) | 11 (45.8%)/13 (54.2%) | 0.579 |
| Age (years) | 41.64 ± 15.01 (17–81) | 37.96 ± 15.08 (18–71) | 0.383 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 24.66 ± 3.60 (16.97–31.70) | 25.79 ± 3.82 (17.92–35.18) | 0.285 |
| Medical history | |||
| Diabetes mellitus | 1 | 2 | 0.374 |
| Hyperlipidemia | 2 | 1 | |
| Coronary artery diseases | 2 | 2 | |
| Day time SBP (mmHg) | 131.89 ± 4.71 | 130.54 ± 3.95 | 0.266 |
| Day time DBP (mmHg) | 85.08 ± 1.76 | 85.21 ± 1.66 | 0.786 |
BMI body mass index, SBP systolic blood pressure