Table 1.
Participant baseline data.
| Men (n = 10) | Women (n = 10) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (yrs) | 21 ± 4 | 23 ± 5 |
| Height (cm) | 182 ± 6 | 157 ± 2* |
| Body mass (Kg) | 82 ± 6 | 65 ± 15* |
| BMI (Kg/m2) | 25 ± 1 | 26 ± 5 |
| Ambulatory blood pressure | ||
| 24-h SBP (mmHg) | 123 ± 8 | 119 ± 6 |
| 24-h DBP (mmHg) | 66 ± 8 | 68 ± 5 |
| Daytime SBP (mmHg) | 127 ± 7 | 123 ± 5 |
| Daytime DBP (mmHg) | 69 ± 7 | 68 ± 5 |
| Night-time SBP (mmHg) | 107 ± 5 | 103 ± 5 |
| Night-time DBP (mmHg) | 53 ± 6 | 51 ± 4 |
| Morning SBP (mmHg) | 137 ± 4 | 134 ± 3 |
| Lowest Night-time SBP (mmHg) | 103 ± 6 | 101 ± 4 |
| MBPS (mmHg) | 34 ± 5 | 33 ± 5 |
Values are means ± SD. BMI body mass index, SBP systolic blood pressure, DBP diastolic blood pressure, MBPS morning blood pressure surge.
*Significantly different from men (P < 0.05).