Characteristics at Entry of 503 Patients Evaluated for Renal Artery Stenosis
| Characteristic | Percentage of patients or mean ± SD |
|---|---|
| Age (y) | 52 ± 13 |
| Male (%) | 57 |
| Systolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 171 ± 23 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 105 ± 9 |
| No. of antihypertensive drugs | 2 ± 1 |
| Serum creatinine (μmol/L) | 95 ± 27 |
| Creatinine clearance (mL/min) | 85 ± 33 |
| Referred by general practitioner (%) | 51 |
| Stenosis ≥50% on angiography (%) | 30 |