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Baseline characteristics
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Age (yr) | 50.5±3.1 |
| Sex (male/female) | 7:8 |
| Race (African-American/Caucasian/Hispanic) | 11:2:2 |
| Smoker (yes/no) | 5:10 |
| Hypertension (yes/no) | 15:0 |
| ACE inhibitor or ARB use (yes/no) | 3:12 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 30.2±2.0 |
| Calcium × phosphate product (mg2/dl2) | 53.3±3.3 |
| Hemoglobin (g/dl) | 11.9±0.3 |
| Erythropoietin dose (units) | 5111.1±1488.4 |
| Heparin dose (units) | 4800±579.0 |
Data are presented as mean ± SEM or ratio.
