Characteristics of the study subpopulations
| Characteristic | Cardiovascular | Respiratory | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TG, temperature gradient; SD, standard deviation; CI, confidence interval. | ||||
| No. of patients | 21 | 25 | ||
| Male:female ratio | 7:14 | 10:15 | ||
| Age, mean (range) | 74 (46 to 90) | 69 (45 to 93) | ||
| TG | ||||
| Mean (range) | 8.67 (5.1 to 12.1) | 4.88 (2.2 to 11.3) | ||
| SD (95% CI) | 2.16 (7.75 to 9.59) | 2.20 (4.02 to 5.74) | ||