Initial systolic BP Follow up systolic BP   Final systolic BP
2W 4W 6W
Control   130 ± 5 138 ± 7 128 ±5 142 ± 6 136 ± 6
Untreated hypertension 163 ± 6 168 ±5 182± 8 178± 7 186 ± 8
Treated hypertension 166 ± 6 158 ± 5 146 ± 6 148 ± 7 138 ± 4
A significant increase in BP in untreated group (P=0.02) and a significant reduction in BP in treated group (P<0.05).
Table 2: Means ± SD of initial, during follow up and final measurements of systolic blood pressure (mmHg) in all groups of rats.