Table 2 Physical and laboratory parameters among the 87 clinically evaluated patients with hypertension
n (N = 87) | % | |
|---|---|---|
Blood pressure levels classifications (SBP/DBP) mmHg | ||
Normal: < 120/< 80 | 1 | 1.2 |
Prehypertension: 120–139/80–89 | 4 | 4.6 |
Hypertensive: ≥ 140/≥ 90 | 82 | 94.3 |
Hypertension, stage 1: 140–159/90–99 | 23 | 26.4 |
Hypertension, stage 2: > 160/> 100 | 59 | 67.8 |
Body mass index (BMI) | ||
Under weight | 1 | 1.1 |
Normal weight; 20–24.9 kg/m2 | 23 | 26.5 |
Over weight; ≥ 25 kg/m2 | 28 | 32.2 |
Obese; ≥ 30 kg/m2 | 35 | 40.2 |
LDL-cholesterol | ||
Optimal: less than 2.59 mmol/L | 0 | 0.0 |
Near/above optimal: (2.59–3.34 mmol/L) | 3 | 3.5 |
Borderline high: (3.37–4.12 mmol/L) | 1 | 1.2 |
High: (4.15–4.90 mmol/L) | 4 | 4.6 |
Very high: greater than (4.90 mmol/L) | 63 | 72.4 |
High LDL: ≥ 130 mg/dL (≥ 3.37 mmol/L) | 68 | 78.2 |
Total cholesterol | ||
Desirable: less than 200 mg/dL (5.18 mmol/L) | 50 | 57.5 |
Borderline high: 200–239 mg/dL (5.18 to 6.18 mmol/L) | 18 | 20.7 |
High: 240 mg/dL (6.22 mmol/L) or higher | 3 | 3.5 |
High TC: ≥ 200 mg/dL | 21 | 24.1 |
HDL-cholesterol | ||
Low HDL: ≤ 40 mg/dL | 10 | 11.5 |
Low level, increased risk: Less than 40 mg/dL (1.0 mmol/L) for men and less than 50 mg/dL (1.3 mmol/L) for women | 29 | 33.3 |
Average level, average risk: 40–50 mg/dL (1.0–1.3 mmol/L) for men and between 50 and 59 mg/dl (1.3–1.5 mmol/L) for women | 18 | 20.7 |
High level, less than average risk: 60 mg/dL (1.55 mmol/L) or higher for both men and women | 33 | 37.9 |
Fasting triglycerides | ||
Desirable: less than 150 mg/dL (1.70 mmol/L) | 58 | 66.7 |
Borderline high: 150–199 mg/dL (1.7–2.2 mmol/L) | 10 | 11.5 |
High: 200–499 mg/dL (2.3–5.6 mmol/L) | 3 | 3.5 |
Very high: greater than 500 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L) | 0 | 0.0 |
High TG: ≥ 110 mg/dL | 26 | 29.9 |