Table 2 Basic characteristics of pilot study groups
Characteristic | PRP n = 6 | Placebo n = 6 |
|---|---|---|
Age, mean (range) | 66.5 (63–72) | 70.3 (68–73) |
Gender (M / F) | 3 / 3 | 5 / 1 |
Height (cm) | 175 (165–183) | 170 (156–179) |
Weight (kg) | 81.4 (72–90) | 78.0 (63–87) |
BMI | 26.4 (25.5–26.9) | 27.1 (21.3–30.1) |
Illnesses | ||
Type 2 DM, oral medication | 1 | 1 |
High blood pressure medication | 3 | – |
Coronary artery disease | – | 1 |
Hypercholesterolemia | – | 1 |
Platelet-rich plasma characteristics | ||
Number of cells per patient (×106, mean, 9 ml) | ||
Red blood cells | 0.11 | – |
Leukocytes | 1.10 | – |
Platelets | 60.0 | |
Concentrations (× 109, mean) | – | |
Red blood cells | 0.12 | – |
Leukocytes | 1.21 | – |
Platelets | 66.7 | |