Table I.
Clinical data, urinary protein and serum markers of the three groups.
| Variable | Control group (n=21) | NS without edema group (n=16) | NS with edema group (n=17) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 41.5±14.4 | 42.4±13.3 | 42.4±16.6 |
| Gender (M/F) | 9/12 | 7/9 | 8/9 |
| GFR (ml/min) | 98.85±23.27 | 95.06±29.24 | 85.27±21.43 |
| Albumin (g/l) | 42.10±3.86 | 26.38±3.14a | 25.59±3.22b |
| Urinary protein (g/24 h) | 0.56±0.28 | 4.57±1.05a | 5.46±1.74b |
| Sodium (mmol/l) | 140.33±3.07 | 140.44±3.58 | 139.06±2.46 |
| Potassium (mmol/l) | 3.97±0.33 | 4.06±0.35 | 4.00±0.30 |
Data are presented as the mean ± standard deviation.
a
P<0.01, compared with the control group,
b
P<0.01, compared with the control group. NS, nephrotic syndrome; GFR, glomerular filtration rate.