Table 3.

Characteristics of Non-White and White Lung Transplant Recipients Compared by Historical (1987–2000) and Modern (2001–2009) Eras^a

Abbreviations: CMV, cytomegalovirus; COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; HLA, human leukocyte antigen; ICU, intensive care unit; NS, nonsignificant.

SI conversion factor: To convert creatinine to micromoles per liter, multiply by 88.4.

^aValues are given as number (percent) unless otherwise noted. Body mass index is calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared.

^bP values for comparison between white and nonwhite lung transplant recipients within each era, determined using t test or χ² test, as appropriate.

^cP < .001.

^dP > .05.

^eP < .01.

^fP < .05.