Table 1.
Characteristics of the study population
| Patients (n = 19) | Controls (n = 8) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 24 ± 8 (11-35) | 30 ± 3 (26-37) | 0.05 |
| Sex | 9M/10F | 4M/3F | (NS) |
| Weight (kg) | 48 ± 11 | 65 ± 11 | <.001 |
| Height (cm) | 149 ± 13 | 175 ± 10 | <.001 |
| BSA (m2) | 1.4 ± 0.2 | 1.8 ± 0.2 | <.001 |
| BP systolic (mmHg) | 105 ± 13 | 107 ± 15 | .96 |
| BP diastolic (mmHg) | 62 ± 7 | 60 ± 10 | .42 |
| Heart Rate (bpm) | 78 ± 15 | 64 ± 7 | .02 |
| Hb value | 9.2 ± 1.2 | - | - |
| Ferritin | 1686 ± 914 | - | - |
| T2* cardiac (ms) | 22 ± 11 (6-44) | 40 ± 10 (24-59) | <.001 |
| T2* hepatic (ms) | 6 ± 7 (1-24) | 21 ± 4 (15-26) | <.001 |
BP: Blood pressure. BSA: Body surface area. Hb: Hemoglobin