HCM (n = 17) | HT (n = 12) | N (n = 10) | |
General characteristics | |||
Age | 52 (18) | 58 (16) | 46 (16) |
Sex (male/female) | 13/4 | 11/1 | 8/2 |
Heart rate (beats/min) | 63 (9) | 74 (11)2-150 | 63 (7) |
Systolic BP (mm Hg) | 135 (17) | 162 (20)2-150 | 124 (11) |
Diastolic BP (mm Hg) | 75 (9) | 92 (14)2-150 | 75 (9) |
Vasoactive drugs | |||
β Blockers | 5 | 3 | 0 |
Nitrates | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Calcium antagonists | 102-150 | 3 | 0 |
ACE inhibitors | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Values are mean (SD) or n.
↵2-150 p < 0.05 v the other two groups.
ACE, angiotensin converting enzyme; BP, blood pressure; HCM, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy; HT, hypertensive heart disease; N, normal controls.