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Mean and standard deviations of descriptive variables among 85 episodes of definite infective endocarditis.
| Baseline parameter | Mean (SD) |
|---|---|
| Age (years) | 43.7 (16.3) |
| Fever duration (days) | 34.3 (33.5) |
| Haemoglobin (g/dl) | 9.8 (2.2) |
| Total leukocyte count (per μl) | 14,219.4 (5890) |
| Erythrocyte sedimentation ratio (mm/h) | 99.7 (29.1) |
| C-reactive protein (mg/l) | 47.5 (30.3) |
| Serum creatinine (mg/dl) | 1.4 (1.6) |
| Serum albumin (mg/dl) | 3.2 (0.6) |
| Serum sodium (meq/l) | 132 (5.9) |
