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Table 2 BP responses to the deep breathing test in all patients (N = 178)

From: Evaluation of the applicability of deep breathing test in the diagnosis of hypertension with white-coat effect in Chinese patients in primary care

Variables

Mean BP before DBT (mmHg)

Mean BP after DBT (mmHg)

p value

Systolic BP

153.6 (SD 17.4)

138.7 (SD 16.9)

< 0.001

Diastolic BP

77.1 (SD 10.5)

72.8 (SD 10.7)

< 0.001

  1. BP blood pressure, DBT deep breathing test