Table 1 Patient characteristics at initial visit (mean ± SD or number (%)).
| Â | Tai Chi Group (n = 14) | Control Group (n = 14) |
|---|---|---|
Age (years) | 66 ± 13 | 63 ± 14 |
Male Sex | 9 (64) | 9 (64) |
Race | Â | Â |
   Black | 7 (50) | 4 (29) |
   White | 7 (50) | 8 (57) |
   Asian | 0 | 2 (14) |
Ejection Fraction (%) | 23.7 ± 6.4 | 21.2 ± 7.9 |
New York Heart Association Class | Â | Â |
   I | 3 (21) | 1 (7) |
   II | 6 (43) | 8 (57) |
   III | 3 (21) | 5 (36) |
   IV | 2 (14) | 0 |
Heart Failure Etiology | Â | Â |
   Idiopathic dilated | 9 (64) | 8 (57) |
   Ischemic | 3 (21) | 4 (29) |
   Hypertensive | 0 | 1 (7) |
   Alcohol-related | 1 (7) | 1 (7) |
   Other | 1 (7) | 0 |
Weight (kg) | 77.7 ± 19.7 | 92.2 ± 38.6 |
BNP (pg/ml) | 344 ± 387 | 304 ± 346 |