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Comparison between included and excluded patients performing short duration physical activity.
| N = 59 | Excluded | Included | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| N = 48 | N = 11 | ||
| Age, y | 71.6 ± 11.8 | 65.5 ± 11.1 | 0.05 |
| FEV1, L | 0.99 ± 0.49 | 0.68 ± 0.35 | 0.25 |
| FEV1, % | 44.3 ± 16.3 | 34.2 ± 13.9 | 0.25 |
| FEV1/FVC | 0.49 ± 0.10 | 0.43 ± 0.05 | 0.10 |
Values expressed as mean ± standard deviation. FEV1: forced expiratory volume in one second; FVC: forced vital capacity. p < 0.05, comparisons evaluated by t-test.
