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Demographic and baseline characteristics of the subject groups
| Young | Older | |
|---|---|---|
| Number | 10 | 12 |
| Age, yr | 23.7 (2.8) | 68.1 (3.4) |
| Weight, kg | 87.4 (10.8) | 85.1 (13.2) |
| Heart rate, BPM | 66.4 (8.7) | 64.2 (14.6) |
| Systole, mmHg | 129.9 (9.6) | 137.6 (15.1) |
| Diastole, mmHg | 68.9 (6.0) | 75.6 (9.2) |
| Thirst (0–10) | 1.1 (1.3) | 0.8 (1.2) |
| Dry mouth (0–10) | 1.3 (1.3) | 0.7 (1.1) |
Mean (±SD) values for demographic, physiological, and psychometric parameters for the young and older groups at baseline. BPM, beats per minute.
