Table 2.
Comparisons between ESRD and LVH patients
| Variable | ESRD (n = 200) | LVH Only (n = 30) |
|---|---|---|
| MTWA abnormala | 115 (57.5) | 8 (26.7) |
| Age (years) | 56.3 (12.7) | 53.1 (10.7) |
| Male (%) | 142 (71) | 25 (83.3) |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 26.5 (4.7) | 27.1 (4.9) |
| Systolic BP (mmHg) | 146 (24.1) | 152 (22.5) |
| Diastolic BP (mmHg)a | 82 (14.2) | 89 (11.1) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 54 (27.0) | 0 |
| IHD | 49 (24.5) | 2 (9.5) |
| Heart failure | 15 (7.5) | 1 (3.3) |
| Cerebrovascular disease | 26 (13) | 1 (3.3) |
| Peripheral vascular disease | 35 (17.5) | 0 |
| Dyslipidemia | 117 (58.5) | 10 (33.3) |
| Smoking | ||
| never | 89 (44.5) | 19 (61.9) |
| current/former | 111 (55.5) | 11 (38.1) |
| Epo receptor agonist | 162 (81.0) | 0 |
| β-Adrenoceptor blocker | 92 (46.0) | 10 (33.3) |
| Aspirin | 102 (51.0) | 3 (10) |
| Warfarin | 13 (6.5) | 0 |
| Clopidogrel | 17 (8.5) | 0 |
| ACEI/ARB | 91 (45.5) | 12 (40.0) |
| Diuretic | 58 (29) | 6 (20.0) |
| Nitrate | 15 (7.5) | 8 (26.7) |
| Calcium channel blocker | 76 (38.0) | 8 (26.7) |
| α-Adrenoceptor blocker | 24 (12.0) | 1 (3.3) |
| Statin | 125 (62.5) | 9 (30.0) |
| Hemoglobin (g/dl) | 11.4 (1.8) | 11.4 (1.8) |
| ESR (mm/h) | 29 (9.5, 49.0) | 31 (14.5, 44.0) |
| CRP (mg/L) | 4.9 (2.0, 9.9) | 5.0 (3.2, 16.0) |
| Potassium (mmol/L) | 4.7 (0.7) | 4.7 (0.8) |
| Adjusted calcium (mmol/L) | 2.39 (0.3) | 2.41 (0.1) |
| Phosphate (mmol/L)a | 1.61 (0.5) | 1.10 (0.1) |
| Glucose (mmol/L) | 5.5 (4.7, 7.7) | 5.1 (4.6, 6.1) |
| CMR results | ||
| EF (%) | 61.9 (15.3) | 65.8 (11.5) |
| myocardial mass/BSA (g/m2) | 93.3 (38.2) | 82.0 (32.9) |
| EDV/BSA (ml/m2 ) | 68.9 (35.6) | 67.1 (13.7) |
| ESV/BSA (ml/m2 ) | 28.7 (26.2) | 23.5 (12.4) |
| LVH on MRI | 124 (62.0) | 18 (60.0) |
| LVSD on MRI (EF < 55%) | 45 (22.5) | 4 (13.8) |
| LV dilation | 19 (9.5) | 2 (6.9) |
Data are number with percentage in parentheses or mean ± SD except for ESR, CRP, and glucose, where median and interquartile range are shown. Tests of significance are t test, χ2, or Fischer exact test as appropriate.
a
P < 0.05.