Table 1.
Characteristics of the Patients at Baseline.
| Characteristic | UK (n = 24) | rt-PA (n = 24) |
|---|---|---|
| Demographic data | ||
| Age (years) | 69.5 (3.4) | 71.4 (4.1) |
| Male sex, n (%) | 14 (58.3) | 13 (54.2) |
| Female sex, n (%) | 10 (41.7) | 11 (45.8) |
| Mean weight (kg) | 59.5 (15.5) | 58.1 (15.9) |
| Clinical status | ||
| Systolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 130 (16) | 130 (17) |
| Heart rare (beats per minute) | 92 (15) | 94 (16) |
| Respiratory rate (breaths per minute) | 20.3 (5.4) | 21.1 (5.6) |
| Oxygen treatment, n (%) | 24 (100) | 24 (100) |
| Medical history | ||
| Hypertension, n (%) | 5 (20.8) | 6 (25.0) |
| Diabetes, n (%) | 3 (12.5) | 2 (8.3) |
| Coronary heart disease, n (%) | 3 (12.5) | 3 (12.5) |
| Chronic pulmonary disease, n (%) | 3 (12.5) | 2 (8.3) |
| Smoking history, n (%) | 7 (29.3) | 9 (37.5) |
Abbreviations: rt-PA, recombinant tissue plasminogen activator; UK, urokinase.