Table 1.
Participant characteristics
| Parameter | Controls, n=21 | CKD Stages 3–5, n=20 | Maintenance Hemodialysis, n=22 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age, yr | 47±10 | 61±9 | 48±12 |
| Sex, men | 10 (48%) | 10 (50%) | 14 (64%) |
| Race, black | 12 (57%) | 8 (40%) | 18 (82%) |
| Body mass index, kg/m2 | 30±6 | 31±5 | 30±8 |
| History of diabetes | 2 (10%) | 2 (10%) | 4 (18%) |
| History of cardiovascular disease | 1 (5%) | 2 (10%) | 5 (23%) |
| Systolic BP, mm Hg | 128±10 | 132±10 | 137±28 |
| Hemoglobin, g/dl | 13.8±1.3 | 13.4±1.2 | 11.5±1.3 |
| Creatinine, mg/dl | 0.9±0.1 | 1.8±1.0 | 10.1±3.2 |
| Glucose, mg/dl | 85±12 | 84±12.5 | 75±12 |
| Total cholesterol, mg/dl | 199±31 | 187±46 | 176±39 |
| HDL cholesterol | 55±18 | 48±10 | 46±17 |
| Triglycerides, mg/dl | 94±42 | 118±53 | 156±96 |
Data are presented as mean ± SD.