Table 1. Baseline demographic and clinical characteristics.
| Characteristics | Value (n = 157) |
|---|---|
| Number of patients | 157 |
| Age in years, median (range) | 55 (20 – 84) |
| Months on dialysis, median (range) | 45 (3 – 292) |
| Sex Male Female |
93 (59%) 64 (41%) |
| Race/ethnicity Black White Other |
83 (53%) 72 (46%) 2 (1%) |
| Body mass index, median kg/m2 (range) | 32 (18 – 62) |
| Reported exercise ≥ 1/week | 68 (43%) |
| Diabetes mellitus | 75 (48%) |
| Hypertension | 124 (79%) |
| Known coronary artery disease | 40 (26%) |
| Current smoker | 35 (22%) |
| Statins | 58 (37%) |
| Cinacalcet | 46 (29%) |
| Phosphate binders with calcium | 66 (42%) |
| Active vitamin D | 88 (56%) |