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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 28, 2005; 11(48): 7560-7563
Published online Dec 28, 2005. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v11.i48.7560
Table 4 Orthostatic variations in arterial pressure after losartan administration
SupinepositionSittingposition
Baseline (10:00 am)
Systolic arterial pressure (mmHg)132.7±22.1132.2±16.8
Diastolic arterial pressure (mmHg)80.7±13.487.8±8.93(P<0.0001)
Mean arterial pressure (mmHg)98±15.7102.6±11.1(P<0.01)
Three hours post losartan
Systolic arterial pressure (mmHg)124. 7±17.4127.3±14.9
Diastolic arterial pressure (mmHg)81.1±14.283.5±11.1
Mean arterial pressure (mmHg)95. 7±14.898.1±12