Table 2.
Characteristics of transplant population
| Clinical characteristics | Kidney (n = 81) | Heart (n = 9) | P value, kidney vs. heart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post-transplant years (mean) | 6.8 ± 4.8 | 8.1 ± 5.3 | 0.57 |
| Rejection history | 35% | 44% | 0.58 |
| History of antifungals | 23% | 33% | 0.50 |
| Cyclosporin | 31% | 33% | 0.88 |
| Prednisone | 93% | 89% | 0.70 |
| Mycophenolate | 74% | 89% | 0.33 |
| Tacrolimus | 63% | 56% | 0.67 |
| Azathioprine | 19% | 11% | 0.58 |
| Sirolimus | 11% | 11% | 1.00 |
Mean values and SD are shown for number of years since transplant surgery, and frequency values (%) are shown for dichotomous variables.