Table 1 Baseline characteristics of patients
Test performed N = 86 | Test not performed N = 70 | |
|---|---|---|
Age, median (IQR) | 52 (35–64) | 70 (53–82) |
Male, n (%) | 42 (48.8) | 42 (60.0) |
Fulfilled criteria for sit-stand testa | 56 (65.1) | |
Comorbidities, n (%) | ||
Immunodeficiency | 1 (1.2) | 1 (1.4) |
Severely increased blood pressure | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
Coronary artery disease | 8 (9.3) | 12 (17.1) |
Cancer | 2 (2.3) | 11 (15.7) |
Diabetes mellites with complications | 1 (1.2) | 5 (7.1) |
Liver disease | 1 (1.2) | 1 (1.4) |
Severe obesity (BMI 35–40) | 3 (3.5) | 4 (5.7) |
Chronic pulmonary disease | 11 (12.8) | 21 (30.0) |
Chronic kidney disease | 0 (0) | 4 (5.7) |
Impaired coughing conditions | 0 (0) | 2 (2.8) |
Pregnancy | 1 (1.2) | 0 (0) |
Covid-19 symptoms, n (%) | ||
Coughing | 48 (48.8) | 31 (44.2) |
Fever | 20 (23.3) | 30 (42.9) |
Myalgia | 9 (10.5) | 6 (8.6) |
Fatigue | 6 (7.0) | 9 (12.9) |
Dyspnea | 37 (43.0) | 38 (54.3) |
Positive covid-19 testb, n (%) | 6 (7.0) | 4 (5.7) |