2.2. Blood pressure
Blood pressure was measured at least twice in a
sitting position. During this study, blood pressures of
all subjects were controlled without the addition of
angiotensin conversing enzyme inhibitor (ACEI),
angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). Patients with
systolic blood pressure exceeding 140 mmHg or
diastolic blood pressure exceeding 90 mmHg were
given calcium channel blocker and/or a-blocker.