Table 1

 Changes of systolic and diastolic blood pressure in all patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome

Systolic blood pressure (mm Hg)Diastolic blood pressure (mm Hg)
*p<0.001 compared with day 1.
Day 1127 (17)*71 (10)*
Day 4110 (16)*60 (10)*
Day 7113 (15)*62 (9)*
Day 10113 (18)*63 (10)*
Day 14110 (16)*61 (17)*
Day 17111 (14)*61 (9)*
Discharge109 (15)*62 (9)*
Outpatient 1 week133 (15)73 (9)
Outpatient 2 weeks137 (15)76 (9)
Outpatient 3 weeks135 (14)73 (10)
Latest follow up132 (16)73 (9)