Table I.
Baseline characteristics of studied groups
| Parameter | Controls (n = 11) | EH group (n = 18) | Value of p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age [years] | 34.4±12.7 | 37.3±11.3 | NS |
| Gender | 6 M+5 F | 11 M+7 F | NS |
| BMI [kg/m2] | 23.8±3.8 | 26.8±4.5 | NS |
| Smoking [years] | 0 | 0 (0–25) | NS |
| EH duration [years] | 0 | 2 (0.25–15.0) | <0.001 |
| LDLs [mg/dl] | 97.8±20.9 | 119.4±29.7 | <0.05 |
| Creatinines [mg/dl] | 0.85±0.16 | 0.99±0.39 | NS |
| CRPs [mg/dl] | 0.13±0.14 | 0.09±0.08 | NS |
| UAER [g/24 h] | 13.3±8.7 | 8.8 (4.0–265.0) | NS |
UAER – urinary albumin excretion rate, s – serum, NS – non-significant