Table 1.
General characteristics
| Characteristic | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Sex, male (%) | 35 (46.7) |
| Age, years (range) | 47.9 ± 15.5 (18–79) |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 25.6 ± 5.2 |
| Hypertension diagnosis | 32 (43.7) |
| Antihypertensive medication | 31 (41.3) |
| Baseline SBP (range) (mmHg) | 124.4 ± 15.5 (92.5–168) |
| Baseline DBP (range) (mmHg) | 75.9 ± 9.6 (55–104) |
| Baseline PP (mmHg) | 50.0 ± 11.8 |
| Baseline PAT (ms) | 180.8 ± 23.2 |
| SBP distribution at baseline (%) | |
| ≤100 mmHg | 3 (4.0) |
| ≥160 mmHg | 1 (1.3) |
| ≥140 mmHg | 17 (22.7) |
| DBP distribution at baseline (%) | |
| ≤60 mmHg | 4 (5.3) |
| ≥100 mmHg | 2 (2.7) |
| ≥85 mmHg | 12 (16.0) |
Values are presented as absolute numbers with percentages in parentheses or mean ± SD. Baseline values were defined by averaging the two last measurements during the first rest period.
PAT, pulse arrival time (ms); PP, pulse pressure (mmHg).