Table 2. Demographic characteristics in study population.
| ESRD (N=21) | HCs (N=20) | |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical variables | ||
| Age (years) | 62.4±12.4 | 56.9±7.8 |
| Male gender (%) | 15 (71.4%) | 8 (40%) |
| CAD (%) | 6 (28.6%) | |
| Hypertension (%) | 18 (85.7%) | |
| DM (%) | 7 (33.3%) | |
| SBP (mmHg) | 137.0±26.1 | |
| DBP (mmHg) | 64.5±20.4 | |
| Dialysis Duration (year) | 10.9±9.3 | |
| Laboratory variables | ||
| WBC count (X 103 /μL) | 5.5±2.0 | |
| Hemoglobin (g/dL) | 11.2±1.7 | |
| Total cholesterol (mg/dL) | 152.6±37.3 | |
| BUN (mg/dL) | 51.5±19.9 | |
| Creatinine (mg/dL) | 8.5±3.8 | |
| Albumin (g/dL) | 3.9±0.5 | |
| Calcium (mg/dL) | 8.4±0.6 | |
| Phosphorus (mg/dL) | 4.7±1.6 | |
| hsCRP (mg/dL) | 4.9±8.6 |