Table III.
Differences in Office Blood Pressure Readings and Heart Rate Between Visit 2 and Visit 5
Atenolol (n=17) | Metoprolol a (n=15) | P Value | |
---|---|---|---|
SBP, mm Hg | −11±21 | −16±13 | .41 |
DBP, mm Hg | −6±8 | −8±8 | .58 |
Heart rate, bpm | −11±12 | −9±16 | .68 |
aThe preparation of extended‐release metoprolol succinate was used. Values are mean ± SD unless otherwise indicated. Abbreviations: bpm, beats per minute; DBP, diastolic blood pressure; SBP, systolic blood pressure. |