Table 1 Baseline patient characteristics
Variables | Control (n = 150) | IFM (n = 150) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (yr) | 59.2 (45.4–73.0) | 57.9 (40.7–75.1) | 0.448 |
Gender(M/F) | 63 (43) | 61 (41) | 0.725 |
BMI (kg/m2) | 25.4 (22.1–28.7) | 25.4 (21.5–29.3) | 0.971 |
ASA score(n) | |||
  < =II | 144 (91) | 141 (94) |  |
  > II | 6 (9%) | 9 (6%) | 1 |
Comorbidity | |||
 Hypertension | 61 (40.7) | 66 (44) | 0.514 |
 Coronary artery disease | 10 (6.7) | 10 (6.7) | 0.987 |
 Diabetes Mellitus type II | 25 (16.8) | 21 (14) | 0.521 |
Baseline Hb (g/L) | 135 (115–155) | 136 (122–150) | 0.486 |
Baseline HR (bpm) | 79 (70–88) | 77 (68–86) | 0.162 |
Baseline SBP (mmHg) | 132 (117–147) | 130 (114–146) | 0.121 |
Baseline Creatinine (ug/ml) | 67 (54–80) | 68 (49–87) | 0.657 |