Table 1.
Baseline plasma ADPN levels in relation to patient and dialysis characteristics
| Patient characteristic | n | Mean ± SD (μg/mL) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender | |||
| Male | 85 | 16.8 ± 7.3 | 0.6 |
| Female | 97 | 17.5 ± 10.0 | |
| Race | |||
| Caucasian | 105 | 16.8 ± 8.1 | 0.5 |
| African-American | 77 | 17.7 ± 9.8 | |
| Diabetes | |||
| No | 107 | 17.6 ± 8.4 | 0.5 |
| Yes | 75 | 16.6 ± 9.4 | |
| Vascular disease | |||
| No | 60 | 18.9 ± 10.2 | 0.06 |
| Yes | 117 | 16.2 ± 8.0 | |
| Smoker | |||
| No | 83 | 16.5 ± 8.8 | 0.4 |
| Yes | 99 | 17.7 ± 8.8 | |
| Dialysis dose randomization | |||
| Standard dose | 89 | 17.5 ± 9.8 | 0.6 |
| High dose | 87 | 16.8 ± 7.8 | |
| Dialysis membrane randomization | |||
| Low flux | 91 | 17.6 ± 8.0 | 0.5 |
| High flux | 85 | 16.7 ± 9.7 |