Table 1. Clinical characteristics of the study population.
| Characteristics | Total (n=83) | Center 1 (n=60) | Center 2 (n=23) | P value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex, n (%) | 0.006 | |||
| Male | 41 (49.4) | 24 (40.0) | 17 (73.9) | |
| Female | 42 (50.6) | 36 (60.0) | 6 (26.1) | |
| Age (year) | 41.7±15.8 | 44.7±16.3 | 33.8±11.4 | 0.004 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 23.2±3.6 | 22.9±3.7 | 24.0±3.2 | 0.220 |
| Group, n (%) | 0.504 | |||
| Normal | 42 (50.6) | 29 (48.3) | 13 (56.5) | |
| Myocarditis | 41 (49.4) | 31 (51.7) | 10 (43.5) | |
Data are presented as the number of subjects (percentage) or mean ± SD. *, for comparison between two centers. BMI, body mass index; SD, standard deviation.