Table 4 Tertile comparison of erythrocyte filterability among the hypertensive patients
Tertile | Systolic BP | Diastolic BP | Erythrocyte filterability | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
(n) | (mmHg) | (mmHg) | (%) | |
First (34) | 160.7 ± 12.3 | 92.9 ± 6.9 | 87.0 ± 2.1 | |
Second (34) | 145.3 ± 9.4 | 79.7 ± 6.3 | 87.9 ± 2.3 | 0.009 |
Third (33) | 122.4 ± 9.6 | 69.8 ± 5.5 | 88.6 ± 2.1 |