Table 1.
Demographic parameters between the control group and the patient group
| Demographic parameter | Control group | Patient group | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number | 80 | 80 | |
| Age (years) | 49.29±8.969 | 49.53±9.461 | 0.871 |
| Gender (M/F) | 38/42 | 42/38 | 0.527 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | 21.79±2.70 | 21.91±2.87 | 0.77 |
| Baseline Cr (mg/dL) | 0.70±0.19 | 0.68±0.18 | 0.37 |
| NGAL (ng/mL) | 109.40±87.80 | 243.37±129.72 | <0.001 |
| NT-proBNP (ng/L) | 296.23±309.65 | 878.33±473.26 | <0.001 |
BMI: Body mass index; Baseline Cr: baseline serum creatinine; NGAL: Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin; NT-proBNP: N-terminal prohormone of brain natriuretic peptide.