Table 1.
Clinical characteristics of subjects
| Group | HD | NC | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number | 24 | 24 | - |
| Male : Female | 15:9 | 15:9 | - |
| Age (y) | 62.5 ± 10.8 | 62.5 ± 11.8 | 0.824 |
| Height (cm) | 161.1 ± 9.5 | 163.4 ± 9.5 | 0.408 |
| Body weight (kg) | 51.8 ± 12.1 | 62.5 ± 11.8 | 0.003* |
| Injection-scan time (min) | 68.1 ± 7.9 | 66.1 ± 7.3 | 0.377 |
| Blood sugar level (mg/dl) | 94.3 ± 14.6 | 96.5 ± 10.0 | 0.552 |
p < 0.05 (student’s t test).
Notes: HD = chronic renal failure patients on hemodialysis; NC = control subjects.