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Baseline characteristics of the patients.
| Intervention group (n = 30) | Control group (n = 28) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | 1.000 | ||
| Male | 20 | 18 | |
| Female | 10 | 10 | |
| Age (years) | 66.8 ± 7.6 | 66.5 ± 9.7 | 0.896 |
| Course of disease (months) | 5.4 ± 1.3 | 5.1 ± 1.4 | 0.401 |
| Complication | 0.355 | ||
| Hypertension | 19 | 18 | |
| Hyperlipemia | 17 | 20 | |
| Diabetes | 6 | 10 |
