Table 1.
Characteristics of the participants (n = 35).
| Mean ± SD or n (%) | |
|---|---|
| Age, yrs | 65.6 ± 3.8 |
| Females, n (%) | 23 (65.7) |
| Married, n (%) | 17 (48.6) |
| Living alone, n (%) | 5 (14.3) |
| Post-secondary education, n (%) | 10 (28.6) |
| Body mass index, kg/m2 | 27.3 ± 3.4 |
| Resting SBP, mmHg | 134.3 ± 18.3 |
| Resting DBP, mmHg | 74.1 ± 9.4 |
| Resting HR, bpm | 71.1 ± 12.0 |
| Hypertension diagnosis, yrs | 12.1 ± 9.1 |
| Risk factors, n (%) | |
| Diabetes | 12 (34.3) |
| Dyslipidemia | 18 (51.4) |
| Overweight | 12 (34.3) |
| Obesity | 5 (14.3) |
| Ex-smoker | 8 (22.9) |
| Medication, n (%) | |
| ACE inhibitor | 5 (14.3) |
| Angiotensin-receptor antagonists | 26 (74.3) |
| Calcium-channel blocker | 7 (20.0) |
| Diuretics | 12 (34.3) |
| Beta-blockers | 9 (25.7) |
| Statins | 13 (37.1) |
| Hypoglycemics | 14 (40.0) |
| Anxiolytic/antidepressant | 10 (28.6) |
Values are expressed as mean ± standard deviation (SD) or absolute (n) and relative frequencies (%).
Abbreviations: ACE, angiotensin converting enzyme; DBP, diastolic blood pressure; HR, heart rate; SBP, systolic blood pressure.