Table II.

Change in Cuff DBP and SBP After 2 and 4 Weeks of Treatment

	Olmesartan	Losartan	Valsartan	Irbesartan
2 Weeks
Δ DBP	−10.7	−7.6†	−9.0*	−9.0*
Δ SBP	−13.0	−8.9**	−9 2**	−10.8*
4 Weeks
Δ DBP	−11.4	−8.9†	−9.7*	−9.9*
Δ SBP	−13.4	−11.4	−10.6	−13.2
Least squares mean change from baseline in cuff diastolic blood pressure (DBP) and systolic blood pressure (SBP) after 2 and 4 weeks of treatment with olmesartan, losartan, valsartan, and irbesartan. *p=0.05 vs. olmesartan; **p=0.005 vs. olmesartan; †p=0.0005 vs. olmesartan