Table 1.

Main baseline characteristics and risk factors. N=41

Mean age: 78.32 (SD: 6.77); range: 54-91
Sex: 26 male (634%) and 15 female.
Mean temperature on admission : 36.6 0C (SD:0.4)
Mean systolic blood pressure on admission: 164.49 (25.36); range: 107-220 mm Hg
History of hypertension: 21 (51.2%).
Atrial fibrillation: 4 (9.75%).
Diabetes mellitus: 9 (22%)
Hyperlipidemia: 7 (17%)
Trasient ischemic attack : 9 (21.9%)
Coronary Heart Disease : 4 (9.75%)
Tobacco habit: 3 (7.3%)
Obesity: 4 (9.75%)