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Baseline and laboratory characteristics of patients
| Characteristics | Intervention (n=20) | Control (n=20) | P -value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, mean±SD (absolute range), y | 61.3±11.2 | 62.95±8.31 | 0.78 |
| Male sex, No. (%) | 9 (45%) | 8 (40%) | 0.8 |
| Concomitant Condition, No(%) | |||
| Concomitant disease | 16 (80) | 13 (65) | |
| Hypertension | 4 (20) | 3 (15) | |
| Diabetes | 3 (15) | 5 (25) | |
| Hypertention & diabetes | 5 (25) | 1 (5) |
