Table 1 Clinical characteristics of the studied subjects. Data are expressed as mean ± SD or median (range)
From: Adipocytokine levels mark endothelial function in normotensive individuals
|  | NT (n = 66) | HT (n = 92) |
|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 47.1 ± 10.7 | 48.9 ± 9.9 |
Gender (male/female) | 46/20 | 65/27 |
Body Mass Index (kg/m2) | 26.7 ± 4.0 | 26.5 ± 3.9 |
Waist circumference (cm) | 94.0 ± 11.1 | 94.7 ± 11.5 |
Smokers (yes/no) | 11/55 | 21/71 |
Systolic BP (mmHg) | 131.6 ± 9.0 | 150.9 ± 11.5* |
Diastolic BP (mmHg) | 81.5 ± 6.5 | 92.9 ± 8.5* |
Fasting glucose (mg/dl) | 93.6 ± 13.1 | 94.1 ± 12.8 |
Total cholesterol (mg/dl) | 205.5 ± 32.1 | 203.3 ± 37.8 |
HDL cholesterol (mg/dl) | 49.9 ± 14.4 | 52.0 ± 15.8 |
LDL cholesterol (mg/dl) | 127.7 ± 36.7 | 127.8 ± 34.3 |
Triglycerides (mg/dl) | 93 (68–147) | 128 (92–174)* |
Creatinine (mg/dl) | 0.89 ± 0.49 | 0.93 ± 0.63 |
eGFR (ml/min/1.73 m2) | 87.8 ± 11.9 | 84.2 ± 16.7 |
hsCRP (mg/l) | 1.4 (0.4-3.6) | 2.8 (1.3-5.9) |