TABLE 2.
Comparison of PRL and PRA among AAA, PAD, and VV groups.
| Groups | H-value (K-W test) | p-value | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VV (n = 20) | PAD (n = 20) | AAA (n = 20) | |||
| PRL, μlU/ml | 5.24 (3.28∼7.55) | 9.42 (4.35∼13.21) | 17.47 (11.48∼65.86) | 31.83 | <0.001 |
| PRA pg/ml | 6.17 (4.21∼9.24) | 9.29 (8.42∼20.16) | 25.72 (9.89∼37.64) | 15.39 | <0.001 |
Note: PRL, plasma renin level; PRA, plasma renin activity.