Table 2. Demographic and Biochemical Characteristics of Patients Grouped by FIB-4 Values.
| Control (n = 36) | Group A (n = 29) | Group B (n = 42) | Group C (n = 10) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | ||||
| All patients | 56.8 (14–80) | 61.7 (47–85) | 56.6 (42–74) | 52.0 (38–63) |
| Men | 56.5 (14–75) | 60.7 (47–85) | 56.6 (42–74) | 49.3 (38–62) |
| Women | 57.3 (37–80) | 64.3 (51–70) | 56.9 (46–72) | 56.0 (41–63) |
| Sex* | ||||
| Male | 22 (61) | 22 (76) | 34 (81) | 6 (60) |
| Female | 14 (39) | 7 (24) | 8 (19) | 4 (40) |
| AST level (IU/L) | 28.4 (17–33) | 23.8 (15–34) | 36.6 (21–65) | 58.6 (30–220) |
| Platelet count (109/L) | 254 (102–529) | 207.1 (152–289) | 151.0 (76–331) | 96.6 (42–257) |
Unless otherwise indicated, data are presented in means, with range denoted in parentheses. *Data indicate numbers of patients, with percentages in parentheses. AST = aspartate aminotransferase, FIB-4 = fibrosis-4