Table 2 The changes of blood pressure values at baseline and after 3 years of follow-up

From: Persistent depression is a significant risk factor for the development of arteriosclerosis in middle-aged Japanese male subjects

 

Depression

 
 

Persistent (n=104)

Transient (n=76)

No. (n=648)

P for trend

Systolic blood pressure

 Baseline (mm Hg)

120±11

117±12

118±10

0.05

 After (mm Hg)

123±12

122±13

122±10

0.67

 ⊿Blood presssure

3±1

4±2

3±1

0.07

Diastolic blood pressure

 Baseline (mm Hg)

74±8

76±10

74±5

0.06

 After (mm Hg)

76±9

77±10

75±5

0.46

 ⊿Blood presssure

3±1

2±1

2±1

0.06

  1. Blood pressure was measured in the sitting position after at least a 5-min rest by a trained nurse using a standard mercury sphygmomanometer.
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