TABLE 3.

Multivariate linear regression analysis (adjusted R² = 0.30) using pulse pressure amplification as the dependent variable (n = 150)

Effect	Beta	SE of beta	p value
Age	‐0.007	0.001	<.001
Sex: female	‐0.067	0.021	.002
BMI	‐0.004	0.002	.087
Diagnosis of hypertension: yes	0.015	0.037	.677
Use of AKEIs/ARBs: yes	0.044	0.037	.243
Use of BB: yes	‐0.059	0.024	.017

Abbreviations: SE, standard error; BMI, body mass index; ACEIs, angiotensin‐converting enzyme inhibitors; ARBs, angiotensin II receptor blockers; BB, beta blockers.