Table 2.
Characteristics of Patients With Masked Hypertension Compared With Those With Confirmed Normotension
| Masked Hypertension (n=33) | Confirmed Normotension (n=40) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean clinic systolic pressure, mmHg | 124 (±10.2) | 118 (±10.5) | .02 |
| Mean clinic diastolic pressure, mmHg | 77 (±6.7) | 75 (±7.8) | NS |
| Age, y | 50.8 (±12.4) | 49.1 (±14.1) | NS |
| Women, No. (%) | 17 (52) | 22 (55) | NS |
| Body mass index | 32.6 (±7.7) | 29.9 (±5.5) | .10 |
| Diabetes mellitus, No. (%) | 1 (3) | 2 (5) | NS |
| Dyslipidemia, No. (%) | 5 (15) | 2 (5) | NS |
| Obstructive sleep apnea, No. (%) | 4 (12) | 3 (8) | NS |
| Family history of hypertension, No. (%) | 20 (61) | 26 (65) | NS |
| Tobacco use, No. (%) | 9 (27) | 7 (18) | NS |
| Alcohol use, No. (%) | 3 (9) | 2 (5) | NS |
| Coffee consumption | 1.20 (±1.2) | 0.81 (±1.0) | NS |
| Fast food intake, meals per wk | 1.1 (±1.3) | 1.3 (±1.4) | NS |
Abbreviation: NS, not significant.