Table 3.
Comparison of Biomarker Levels in Male HF (+) CKD5-HD and HF (−) CKD5-HD Patients.
| Marker | Male HF (+) Group | Male HF (−) Group | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIM-1, ng/mL | 1.27 (0.539) | 0.656 (0.198) | .0121 |
| proBNP, ng/mL | 19.7 (3.53) | 10.6 (1.7) | .0469 |
| HbA1c, % | 7.56 (0.439) | 5.99 (0.356) | .0202 |
| PLT, × 103/mL | 147 (16.6) | 175 (8.22) | .0476 |
| K+, mEq/L | 4.38 (0.171) | 4.83 (0.0922) | .0218 |
| Creatinine, mL/min | 8.79 (0.972) | 11.6 (0.661) | .0152 |
| Calcium phosphate, mg2/dL2 | 48 (2.57) | 56.1 (2.55) | .0289 |
| Glucose, mg/dL | 169 (13.6) | 132 (9.9) | .0242 |
| EGFR, mL/min | 7.63 (0.948) | 5.31 (0.318) | .0401 |
Abbreviations: CKD5-HD, stage 5 chronic kidney disease hemodialysis; EGFR, estimated glomerular filtration rate; HbA1c, glycated hemoglobin; HF, heart failure; K+, serum potassium; KIM, kidney injury molecule; PLT, platelets; proBNP, pro brain natriuretic peptide.