Table 1.
Clinical and hemodynamic variables of the analyzed population
| Variable | Healthy normotensive group (n = 780) | Hypertensive group (n = 299) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 39.8 ± 18.5 | 50.8 ± 19 | .001 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 24.1 ± 3.8 | 25.5 ± 3.4 | .08 |
| Waist (cm) | 87.7 ± 14.4 | 91.7 ± 13 | .08 |
| SBP (mm Hg) | 121.0 ± 11.6 | 148 ± 13 | .0001 |
| DBP (mm Hg) | 74.8 ± 8.6 | 85.4 ± 9 | .001 |
| PP (mm Hg) | 46.1 ± 8.4 | 62.6 ± 9 | .001 |
| Total serum cholesterol (mmol/L) | 43.68 ± 5.9 | 44.2 ± 7.5 | ns |
| Serum triglycerides (mmol/L) | 1.43 ± 0.23 | 1.47 ± 22 | ns |
| Glycemia (mmol/L) | 4.6 ± 0.53 | 4.78 ± 0.72 | .41 |
BMI, body mass index; DBP, diastolic blood pressure; MAP, mean arterial pressure; PP, pulse pressure; SBP, systolic blood pressure.
Values are mean ± SD. Statistical significance was determined by a Student's t test.