Table 2.
Office cuff blood pressure
| Characteristic | Baseline | Latest follow-up | Difference | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Systolic blood pressure | ||||
| No. of patients | 27 | 27 | 27 | |
| Mean ± SD, mmHg | 183 ± 27 | 157 ± 32 | −26 ± 31 | |
| Median [IQR], mmHg | 173 [162; 210] | 147 [138; 171] | −23 [−37; −10] | < 0.01 |
| ≥ 180 mmHg, no. (%) | 13 (48) | 5 (19) | ||
| < 140 mmHg, no. (%) | 0 (0) | 8 (29.6) | ||
| Diastolic blood pressure | ||||
| No. of patients | 27 | 27 | 27 | |
| Mean ± SD, mmHg | 102 ± 17 | 91 ± 20 | −11 ± 17 | |
| Median [IQR], mmHg | 100 [90; 120] | 87 [79; 100] | −6 [−19; −2] | < 0.01 |
| ≥ 110 mmHg, no. (%) | 10 (37) | 4 (15) | ||
| < 90 mmHg, no. (%) | 7 (26) | 15 (56) | ||
| Heart rate | ||||
| No. of patients | 23 | 23 | 23 | |
| Mean ± SD, bpm | 81 ± 17 | 72 ± 14 | −9 ± 21 | |
| Median [IQR], bpm | 79 [66; 89] | 69 [60; 84] | −1 [−26; 7] | < 0.01 |
p values are from Wilcoxon signed rank tests
SD standard deviation, IQR interquartile range, Bpm beats per minute