Table 1.
Subjects' Baseline Data
| Parameter | Normotensives (n = 17) | Hypertensives (n = 35) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) | 35.5 ± 7 | 38.8 ± 6.8 | 0.11 |
| Body mass index (Kg/m2) | 23.8 ± 2.5 | 24.4 ± 2.7 | 0.46 |
| Waist‐hip ratio | 0.91 ± 0.05 | 0.94 ± 0.06 | 0.09 |
| Systolic pressure (mmHg) | 111 ± 7 | 155 ± 17 | <0.0001 |
| Diastolic pressure (mmHg) | 71 ± 5 | 101 ± 8 | <0.0001 |
| Fasting blood glucose (mg/dL) | 86 ± 17 | 89 ± 14 | 0.609 |
| Total cholesterol (mg/ dL) | 170 ± 28 | 188 ± 34 | 0.154 |
| Triglycerides (mg/dL) | 112 ± 44 | 158 ± 75 | 0.087 |
| HDL‐cholesterol (mg/dL) | 52 ± 8 | 38 ± 5 | 0.0001* |
| LDL‐cholesterol (mg/dL) | 97 ± 28 | 118 ± 33 | 0.089 |
| VLDL‐cholesterol (mg/dL) | 21 ± 7 | 32 ±15 | 0.053 |
| HRVdb | 26 ± 9 | 21 ± 8 | 0.03† |
| 30: 15 ratio | 1.43 ± 0.26 | 1.39 ± 0.32 | 0.69 |
Data are expressed as the means ± SD. HRVdb = heart rate variation during deep breathing test.
*P < 0.001.
†P < 0.05.