Table 1

Patient characteristics

Olmesartan analysisOther ARB analysis
Olmesartan users (n=20)Matched controls (n=20)Other ARB users (n=20)
Losartan: 11
Valsartan: 3
Telmisartan: 3
Irbesartan: 2
Candesartan: 1
Matched controls (n=20)
Age (median, range)59.5 (48–76)59.5 (48–76)58.5 (35–84)58.5 (35–84)
Gender
 Male6 (30)6 (30)9 (45)9 (45)
 Female14 (70)14 (70)11 (55)11 (55)
  • ARB, angiotensin receptor blocker.