Table 2. Baseline characteristics of study subjects.
| Variables | Study group (n=20) | Control group (n=95) | Total (n=115) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 18 (90.0) | 74 (77.9) | 92 (80.0) | 0.22 |
| Age (years) | 64.24±13.58 | 62.7±13.3 | 63.0±13.3 | 0.54 |
| SBP (mm/Hg) | 128.4±28.5 | 118.2±35.7 | 119.9±34.7 | 0.24 |
| DBP (mm/Hg) | 80.0±13.3 | 72.2±19.5 | 73.5±18.8 | 0.11 |
| Pulse rate (/minute) | 76.6±24.0 | 75.8±21.4 | 75.7±21.6 | 0.88 |
Data was expressed as means±SD or number (%).
DBP = diastolic blood pressure; SBP = systolic blood pressure; SD = standard deviation.