Table 2. Clinical and laboratory data at the initiation of PD and the final visit.
| Parameters | At the beginning of PD | Final visit |
|---|---|---|
| Creatinine (mg/dl) | 7.3±2.9 | 6.2±2.4 |
| Albumin (g/dl) | 3.5±0.5 | 3.6±0.7 |
| Calcium (mg/dl) | 9.1±0.8 | 9.2±0.9 |
| Phosphorus (mg/dl) | 4.5±1.7 | 3.9±1.5 |
| Parathormone (pg/ml) | 255±358 | 290±380 |
| Hemoglobin (g/dl) | 10.7±1.7 | 11.8±2.0 |
| Cardiothoracic index (%) | 50±0.5 | 49±0.5 |
| Systolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 115±26 | 102±28 |
| Diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) | 70±14 | 62±13 |
| Ultrafiltration (ml/day) | 988±511 | 982±457 |
| Urine volume (ml/day) | 562±425 | 502±390 |