Drug treatment, pulse rate, and blood pressure at entry to the study (n = 51)
| Variable | |
|---|---|
| ACE, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor. | |
| Mean pulse rate (beats/min) | 78 |
| Mean systolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 135 |
| Mean diastolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 74 |
| Number on diuretics | 51 |
| Mean dose of frusemide (mg) (range) | 61 (40–160) |
| Number taking ACE inhibitor | 51 |
| Mean dose of lisinopril (mg) | 12.6 |
| Mean dose of enalapril (mg) | 13.5 |
| Number taking spironolactone | 7 |
| Number taking digoxin | 20 |
| Number taking amiodarone | 2 |