Subject characteristics
| CHARACTERISTICS | CONTROLLED HYPERTENSION (N = 89) | UNCONTROLLED HYPERTENSION (N = 121) | TOTAL (N = 210) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, mean y (SD)* | 64.1 (14.4) | 59.8 (15.3) | 61.6 (15.1) |
| Female, n (%) | 46 (51.7) | 70 (57.9) | 116 (55.2) |
| Taking medications that induce hypertension, n (%) | 13 (14.6) | 28 (23.1) | 41 (19.5) |
| Compelling indications | |||
| •Diabetes, n (%)† | 4 (4.5) | 26 (21.5) | 30 (14.3) |
| •Chronic renal disease, n (%) | 1 (1.1) | 7 (5.8) | 8 (3.8) |
| •Smoking, n (%) | 10 (11.2) | 18 (14.9) | 28 (13.3) |