Table 2.
Comparison of Patients With and Without CCM.
| Parameters | CCM absent (n = 54) | CCM present (n = 50) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (median) (years) | 59 | 52 | <0.05 |
| Gender | |||
| Males | 40 (74%) | 40 (80%) | 0.64 |
| Females | 14 (26%) | 10 (20%) | |
| Hemoglobin (gm/dL) | 9 (7–16.5) | 9.7 (7–14.6) | 0.14 |
| Platelet count (x103/mm3) | 85 (24–279) | 86.5 (14–335) | 0.66 |
| Serum creatinine (mg%) | 0.88 (0.4–1.5) | 0.91 (0.5–1.5) | 0.47 |
| Serum sodium (mEq/L) | 138 (123–147) | 137 (121–155) | 0.72 |
| Total bilirubin (mg%) | 1.6 (0.3–5.5) | 1.5 (0.4–5.7) | 0.88 |
| Serum albumin (gm%) | 2.4 (1.7–4.3) | 2.6 (1.9–4.5) | 0.19 |
| PT-INR | 1.3 (0.9–3.0) | 1.3 (1–3.3) | 0.77 |
| CTP score | |||
| A | 9 (16%) | 12 (24%) | 0.06 |
| B and C | 45 (84%) | 38 (76%) | |
Abbreviations: CCM: cirrhotic cardiomyopathy; gm: gram; dL: deciliter; mg: milligram; mEq: milliequivalent; PT-INR: prothrombin time international normalized ratio; CTP: Child Turcotte Pugh.