Table 1.
Characteristics and Clinical Data of Hypertensive (Group 1) and Normotensive (Group 2) Older Patients
| Group 1 (n=32) | Group 2 (n=26) | P Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex, No. (%) | |||
| Male | 9 (28.1) | 10 (38.5) | .29 |
| Female | 23 (71.9) | 16 (61.5) | |
| Use of alcohol, No. (%) | |||
| Yes | 8 (25) | 7 (26.9) | .55 |
| No | 24 (75) | 19 (73.1) | |
| Smoking habit, No. (%) | |||
| Yes | 0 (0) | 1 (3.8) | .45 |
| No | 32 (100) | 25 (96.2) | |
| Systolic BP, mm Hg | 135±16 | 126±11 | .02 |
| Diastolic BP, mm Hg | 80±10 | 76±6 | .11 |
| BMI, kg/m2 | 29.7±4.7 | 27.2±3.9 | .03 |
| UNaV, mEq/L | 177.3±62.4 | 131.0±38.4 | .002 |
Abbreviations: BP, blood pressure; BMI, body mass index; UnaV, 24‐hour urinary sodium excretion.