From: Non-dipper treated hypertensive patients do not have increased cardiac structural alterations
 | Group I | Group II | Group III | P |
---|---|---|---|---|
Diuretics | 52 % | 42% | 78% | p < 0.01* |
ACE inhibitors and Angiotensin II antagonists | 65% | 66% | 86% | p < 0.01* |
Calcium Antagonists | 41% | 47% | 67% | p < 0.05* |
Beta-blockers | 29% | 41% | 57% | p < 0.05* |
Alpha-blockers | 3% | 7% | 31% | p < 0.05* |
 |  | Treatment regimens |  |  |
 | Group I | Group II | Group III | P |
Monotherapy | 28% | 37% | 0% | p < 0.01* |
Two drugs | 55% | 30% | 0% | p < 0.01* |
Three drugs | 14% | 21% | 51% | p < 0.01* |
Four or more drugs | 3% | 12% | 49% | p < 0.01* |