TABLE 3.
Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
| Parameter | Baseline | 8 weeks |
|---|---|---|
| 24 h | ||
| SBP (mmHg) | 115.3 ± 6.6 | 120.1 ± 9.2 |
| DBP (mmHg) | 71.7 ± 3.7 | 74.4 ± 3.5 |
| MAP (mmHg) | 85.9 ± 4.3 | 89.1 ± 5.3 |
| HR (bpm) | 76.7 ± 5.5 | 76.1 ± 5.5 |
| Daytime | ||
| SBP (mmHg) | 117.0 ± 5.8 | 123.0 ± 10.8 |
| DBP (mmHg) | 73.4 ± 4.0 | 76.4 ± 5.1 |
| MAP (mmHg) | 87.7 ± 3.9 | 91.9 ± 6.5 |
| HR (bpm) | 76.4 ± 8.5 | 75.9 ± 7.8 |
| Sleep | ||
| SBP (mmHg) | 105.4 ± 11.8 | 104.4 ± 13.7 |
| DBP (mmHg) | 63.4 ± 7.4 | 65.1 ± 6.0 |
| MAP (mmHg) | 77.0 ± 8.5 | 77.9 ± 8.4 |
| HR (bmp) | 72.9 ± 9.2 | 71.6 ± 10.0 |
All values are presented as means ± SD. Comparisons were made using paired t‐test or Wilcoxon matched‐pairs signed rank test. Abbreviations: DBP, diastolic blood pressure; HR, heart rate; MAP, mean arterial blood pressure; SBP, systolic blood pressure.