Table 1 Patients’ characteristics at baseline
Characteristics | EI group (n = 188) | Standard group (n = 189) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Age, years, mean+/− SD | 58.9+/− 13.7 | 60.8 +/− 12.6 | NS |
Male subjects, n (%) | 74.6 | 69.5 | NS |
BMI kg/m2, mean+/− SD | 32.8 +/− 6.3 | 33.1 +/− 7.5 | NS |
ESS (/24), mean+/− SD | 11.7 +/− 4 | 11.4 +/− 4 | NS |
% of patients with ESS >10 | 76.8 % | 71.4 % | NS |
AHI, events/h, mean+/− SD | 41.5 +/− 18.3 | 42.9 +/− 18.1 | NS |
% of patients with AHI >30/h | 78.4 % | 79.4 % | NS |