Basic demographics of the control and patient group
| Controls (n = 18) | Patients (n = 55) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex (male) | 9 (50%) | 37 (67.3%) | .368 |
| Age (yr) | 62.2 [SD, 6.5] | 56.2 [SD, 12.0] | .024 |
| Body size (m) | 1.70 [SD, 0.06] | 1.70 [SD, 0.08] | .947 |
| Body weight (kg) | 67.2 [SD, 12.3] | 77.9 [SD, 13.6] | .007 |
| Monosegmental stenosis | 19 (34.5%) | ||
| Multisegmental stenosis | 36 (65.5%) |