Neurologic impairment score and electromyogram were determined at baseline and 12 months.
Plasma thromboxane B2 level was determined at baseline and 10 minutes after protamine injection.
Microsphere blood flows were determined at baseline, during occlusion, after reperfusion, and before euthanasia.
Serum SHBG and fT levels were determined at baseline and after first and second years of treatment.
Patient-rated wrist and hand evaluation (PRWHE) scores were determined at baseline (before arthroscopy) and one year after arthroscopy.
Glycaemic control and cardiovascular risk factors were determined at baseline and at the end of the treatment period.
Plasma concentrations of TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-1β were determined at baseline and at 3 h after declamping.
The number of EPCs, inflammatory markers, oxidative stress, and FMD were determined at baseline and 4 weeks after green tea consumption.
Blood pressure, LVMI, left atrial (LA) volumes, and diastolic function were determined at baseline and after 3, 6, 9, and 12 months of treatment.
Lactate was determined at baseline, every 6 hours the first day and daily until day 3. Quantitative variables expressed as median [IQR].
Full blood count, liver enzymes, and serum creatinin were determined at baseline, and follow-up visits.
