Variable | Before therapy | After therapy | Average change |
---|---|---|---|
Cholesterol, mg per dL (mmol per L) | 237 (6.10) | 242 (6.25) | + 6 (0.15)* |
Triglycerides, mg per dL | 145 | 166 | + 21* |
Glucose, mg per dL (mmol per L) | 108 (6.0) | 115 (6.4) | + 7 (0.4)* |
Potassium, mEq per L (mmol per L) | 4.5 (4.5) | 4.1 (4.1) | −0.4* (−0.4) |
Blood pressure, mm Hg | 171/77 | 144/68 | −27/−9* |
Stroke (N)‡ | 103 | −36%† | |
Cardiovascular disease (N)‡ | 289 | −32%† | |
Coronary heart disease (N)‡ | 140 | −27%† |