Table 2.
Baseline characteristics of the patients in moderate and severe varices level.
| Characteristic | FZHYC group (n = 30) | Propranolol group (n = 30) | Combination group (n = 30) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (y) | 51 ± 9 | 50 ± 8 | 49 ± 8 |
| Sex: M/F (n) | 21/9 | 21/9 | 24/6 |
| Child-Pugh class (n) | |||
| A | 19 | 16 | 17 |
| B | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| C | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Child-Pugh score | 6.33 ± 1.26 | 6.71 ± 1.53 | 6.89 ± 1.95 |
| Platelet count (×109/L) | 58.73 ± 28.17 | 55.79 ± 24.92 | 61.32 ± 19.92 |
| Prothrombin time (s) | 15.14 ± 1.47* | 16.79 ± 2.32 | 15.99 ± 2.52 |
| Total bilirubin (mmol/L) | 29.12 ± 13.83 | 36.21 ± 23.15 | 34.77 ± 21.89 |
| Albumin (g/L) | 37.13 ± 5.53 | 35.71 ± 5.43 | 35.31 ± 6.89 |
| Inner diameter of portal vein (mm) | 13.41 ± 1.81 | 13.41 ± 1.47 | 13.09 ± 1.77 |
| EV degree (n) | |||
| II grade | 22 | 20 | 21 |
| III grade | 8 | 10 | 9 |
| Red sign | 8 | 10 | 9 |
| Gastric varices (n) | 4 | 6 | 5 |
| Portal hypertensive gastropathy (n) | 13 | 8 | 12 |
*Compared to Propranolol group, it did not differ significantly (P < 0.05).