Comparison of demographic data and blood pressure between patients and controls
| Patients (n = 34) | Controls (n = 34) | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Denotes significance. | |||
| BP, blood pressure. | |||
| Age (years) | 19.4 (6.6) | 19.7 (6.7) | 0.86 |
| Weight (kg) | 41.5 (11) | 53.3 (14.8) | <0.001* |
| Height (cm) | 150 (13) | 160 (13) | 0.002* |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 18.0 (2.5) | 20.4 (3.8) | 0.004* |
| Heart rate (beats/min) | 79 (10) | 81 (12) | 0.62 |
| Systolic BP (mm Hg) | 104 (9) | 112 (13) | 0.006* |
| Diastolic BP (mm Hg) | 69 (7) | 68 (8) | 0.65 |
| Mean BP (mm Hg) | 80 (8) | 82 (9) | 0.34 |
| Pulse pressure (mm Hg) | 45 (9) | 57 (10) | <0.001* |