Table 1 Baseline characteristics.
Carriers (n = 17) | Controls (n = 17) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 40 ± 12 | 38 ± 13 | n.s. |
Gender (male/female) | 5/12 | 8/9 | n.s. |
Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 115 ± 12 | 118 ± 7 | n.s. |
Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 66 ± 9 | 69 ± 7 | n.s. |
Heart rate (bpm) | 63 ± 9 | 68 ± 8 | n.s. |
Body surface area (m2) | 1.90 ± 0.19 | 1.90 ± 0.21 | n.s. |