Table 1. Patient demographics.
| <60 Years | ⩾70 Years | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. patients |
5 |
24 |
|
| No. females (%) |
1 (20%) |
8 (33%) |
|
| Mean age (years) |
55.0±3.1 |
76.5±4.6 |
<0.001 |
| Mean weight (kg) |
82.2±15.5 |
78.03±12.93 |
NS |
| Mean BSA (m2) |
1.95±0.15 |
1.87±0.17 |
NS |
| CrCL (ml min–1 per 1.73 m2) |
98.9±16.3 |
71.04±15.24 |
0.015 |
| MDRD (ml min–1 per 1.73 m2) | 85.00±7.40 | 81.92±20.44 | NS |
Abbreviations: BSA=body surface area; CrCl=creatinine clearance; MDRD= modified diet for renal disease; NS=not significant.
A total of 29 patients were evaluated in this study, where 5 patients were in the <60 years of age and 24 in the ⩾70 years of age. The values are mean±s.d.