Table 2.
Fractional arteriovenous fistula vein diameter increase across all time intervals as a function of local adipose mediator levels
| Perivascular mediator | Slopea | Percent diameter change (at 25th–75th percentile of the mediator value) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| IL-6 | −0.048 | 14.7%–13.8% | 0.006 |
| MCP-1 | −0.085 | 17.0%–13.6% | 0.005 |
| IL-8 | −0.046 | 14.2%–13.4% | 0.07 |
| Adiponectin | −0.053 | 14.2%–12.7% | 0.10 |
| Leptin | −0.023 | 13.5%–12.4% | 0.19 |
| Resistin | −0.020 | 13.7%–12.7% | 0.37 |
| PAI-1 | −0.026 | 14.1%–12.7% | 0.42 |
| TNFα | −0.027 | 14.4%–12.2% | 0.51 |
| IL-1β | −0.000 | 11.3%–11.8% | 0.99 |
IL, interleukin; MCP, monocyte chemoattractant protein; PAI, plasminogen activator inhibitor; TNF, tumor necrosis factor.
a
Slope in relation to logarithmically transformed mediator levels.