Table 3.
Changes in parameters: new start group
| Parameter | Na-resin (−) | Na-resin (+) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| SBP (mmHg) | 145.8 ± 15.6 | 145.5 ± 15.7 | 0.940 |
| DBP (mmHg) | 76.6 ± 8.2 | 78.4 ± 9.3 | 0.627 |
| ∆Weighta (%) | 5.0 ± 1.3 | 4.9 ± 1.1 | 0.381 |
| Na (mEq/l) | 137.4 ± 2.3 | 139.0 ± 2.5 | < 0.05 |
| K (mEq/l) | 5.9 ± 0.4 | 4.7 ± 0.6 | < 0.05 |
| Cl (mEq/l) | 102.6 ± 2.7 | 102.3 ± 3.0 | 0.430 |
| Cab (mg/dl) | 9.1 ± 0.7 | 9.0 ± 0.6 | 0.173 |
| P (mg/dl) | 6.3 ± 1.3 | 6.5 ± 1.2 | 0.186 |
| eHCO3− c (mEq/l) | 21.5 ± 2.4 | 23.2 ± 2.3 | < 0.05 |
All dat presented as mean ± standard deviation
a∆weight = [(weight before hemodialysis − weight after last hemodialysis)/dry weight] × 100
bCa adjusted by Payne’s formula (adjusted Ca) = Ca+(4 − Alb)
cEstimated HCO3− = Na – Cl – P − 7