Table 3. Measurement Comparisons Based on the Median Magnesium Value.
| Mg<3.47 mg/dL (n=14) | Mg≥3.47 mg/dL (n=13) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laboratory findings | |||
| Hemoglobin (g/dL) | 10.27±0.78 | 10.26±0.37 | 0.985 |
| Blood urea nitrogen (mg/dL) | 70.69±16.17 | 73.33±14.47 | 0.659 |
| Creatinine (mg/dL) | 10.33±3.38 | 11.35±2.05 | 0.350 |
| Albumin (g/dL) | 3.72±0.32 | 3.90±0.24 | 0.119 |
| Total cholesterol (mg/dL) | 132.64±28.62 | 147.77±31.13 | 0.200 |
| Triglycerides (mg/dL) | 107.14±67.34 | 118.92±73.43 | 0.667 |
| Low density cholesterol (mg/dL) | 65.25±14.17 | 56.00±33.67 | 0.619 |
| Total calcium (mg/dL) | 8.60±0.74 | 8.42±0.89 | 0.569 |
| Phosphorus (mg/dL) | 5.42±0.97 | 5.18±1.06 | 0.534 |
| Uric acid (mg/dL) | 7.87±0.99 | 7.66±0.90 | 0.568 |
| Intact parathyroid hormone (pg/mL) | 158.47±111.63 | 150.97±184.74 | 0.889 |
| Vascular assessment | |||
| Ach-induced iontophoresis (ratio of response to baseline) | 8.3±3.1 | 8.7±5.3 | 0.819 |
| SNP-induced iontophoresis (ratio of response to baseline) | 7.2±3.6 | 7.8±5.5 | 0.773 |
| Flow-mediated dilatation (%) | 2.8±1.7 | 5.1±2.0 | 0.004 |
| Nitroglycerine-mediated dilatation (%) | 12.5±6.9 | 11.0±6.8 | 0.571 |
| Carotid intima-media thickness (mm) | 0.83±0.11 | 0.77±0.09 | 0.252 |
Ach, acetylcholine; SNP, sodium nitroprusside.