Table 3.
Blood chemistry and respiratory function parameters.
| Fibrosis n = 23 | Non Fibrosis n = 67 | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LDH U\L | 460 ± 32 | 430 ± 25 | p<0.01 |
| CRP mg\dl | 11 ± 4 | 7 ± 4 | p = 0.001 |
| ESR mm | 90 ± 30 | 55 ± 30 | p<0.0001 |
| Hb | 9.5 ± 2.0 | 12.5 ± 1.9 | p<0.0001 |
| WBC | 3500 ± 1200 | 5.300 ± 1.400 | p<0.0001 |
| PLT | 180.000 ± 100.000 | 250.000 ± 95.000 | p = 0.018 |
| D-dimer mcg\ml | 5.5 ± 2.0 | 2.0 ± 1.5 | p<0.0001 |
| ALT U\L | 51 ± 15 | 47 ± 10 | n.s. |
| Albumin g\l | 32 ± 3 | 34 ± 4 | n.s. |
| FVC % pred | 50 ± 11 | 90 ± 15 | p<0.0001 |
| Dlco\VA % pred | 58 ± 13 | 91 ± 13 | p<0.0001 |
LDH= Lactate dehydrogenase; CRP: c reactive protein; ESR: erythrocyte sedimentation rate; Hb: hemoglobin; WBC: white blood cells; PLT: platelets; ALT: alanine aminotrasferase; FVC= Forced Vital capacity; Dlco\VA: diffusion of the lung for carbon monoxide\Alveolar volume.