Table 5. Clinical Characteristics of Splenic Infarction Patients Who Died or Survived.
| Patients who died | Patients who survived | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex (male/female) | 3/3 | 4/8 | 0.157 |
| Age (years) | 82.3 ± 7.1 | 75.8 ± 10.0 | 0.198 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 19.0 ± 4.0 | 23.0 ± 3.7 | 0.2 |
| Maximal body temperature (°C) | 37.7 ± 1.1 | 38.3 ± 0.5 | 0.245 |
| Fever (n, %) | 3/6, 50% | 5/8, 62.5% | 0.78 |
| Systolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 126 ± 23 | 135 ± 24 | 0.497 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 69 ± 15 | 67 ± 17 | 0.859 |
| Heart rate (beats/min) | 96 ± 17 | 88 ± 20 | 0.487 |
| Tachycardia (n, %) | 3/6, 50% | 3/9, 33.3% | 0.22 |
The percentage of patients with abdominal pain, fever, and tachycardia is calculated using the number of cases described in the electronic medical record as the denominator. Fever and tachycardia mean body temperature > 38 °C and heart rate > 100 beats/min, respectively.