Table I.
Demographic Characteristics and Medications
| Parameter | Intervention Group | Control Group |
|---|---|---|
| No. | 44 | 44 |
| Sex, male/female | 22/22 | 22/22 |
| Age, y (×±1 SD) | 59±4 | 60±4 |
| Height, cm (×±1 SD) | 167.6±7.6 | 167.8±7.0 |
| Body surface area, m2 (×±1 SD) | 1.99±0.1 | 1.96±0.1 |
| Medications | ||
| ACE inhibitors, No. | 28 | 29 |
| Angiotensin II antagonists, No. | 13 | 13 |
| β‐Blocker, No. | 35 | 36 |
| Calcium antagonists, No. | 30 | 29 |
| HCT, No. | 30 | 31 |
| Plat, No. | 18 | 18 |
| HMG‐CoA, No. | 35 | 36 |
Abbreviations: ACE, angiotensin converting enzyme; HCT, hydrochlorothiazide and related diuretics; HMG‐CoA, 3‐hydroxy‐3‐methyl‐glutaryl‐CoA reductase inhibitors; Plat, platelets inhibitors (aspirin, clopidogrel); SD, standard deviation.