Table 2.
Parameters of Plasma and Urine Galectin‐3
| Variables | HF Patients (n=101) | Control Subjects (n=20) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma galectin‐3, ng/mL | 16.6 (14.5 to 19.3) | 9.7 (8.9 to 12.4) | <0.001 |
| Urinary galectin‐3, ng/mL | 28.1 (19.7 to 49.5) | 35.1 (21.2 to 50.3) | 0.830 |
| Urinary galectin‐3, μg/g Cr | 38.3 (27.9 to 65.5) | 29.7 (19.3 to 79.1) | 0.983 |
| Urinary galectin‐3, μg/24 h | 51.4 (34.3 to 78.1) | 47.5 (31.6 to 109.0) | 0.958 |
| Theoretical filtered load, μg/24 h | 1543 (1228 to 1909) | 1297 (839 to 1580) | 0.016 |
| Galectin‐3 clearance, mL/min | 2.3 (1.5 to 3.4) | 3.9 (2.3 to 6.4) | 0.005 |
| Fractional galectin‐3 excretion, % | 2.4 (1.7 to 3.7) | 3.0 (1.9 to 5.5) | 0.018 |
Median values with (25th to 75th percentile). Cr indicates urinary creatinine.