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Baseline characteristics (N=33)
| Variable | Value |
|---|---|
| Mean age (yr) | 47.2±2.6 |
| Female | 8 (24.2) |
| Hypertension | 5 (15.2) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 3 (10.1) |
| Cerebrovascular accident history | 2 (6.1) |
| Behcet’s disease | 5 |
| Infective endocarditis | 21 |
| Complicated infection | 18 |
Values are presented as mean±standard deviation or number (%).
