Table 9.
Classification of Dialysis Patients with LVH-ht1.7, iLVH and E/e’ > 14 Upon Setting Sensitivity and Specificity at 80%
| Biomarker Versus Cardiac Parameter | Cut-Off Value | Sensitivity (%) | Specificity (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferritin versus LVH-ht1.7 | 244 ng/mL | 80 | 50 |
| 522 ng/mL | 43 | 80 | |
| Uric acid versus iLVH | 0.28 mmol/l | 80 | 80 |
| Albumin versus E/e’ > 14 | 35 g/l | 80 | 54 |
| 40 g/l | 45 | 80 |
Abbreviations: LVH-ht1.7, left ventricular hypertrophy indexed to body height1.7; iLVH, inappropriate left ventricular hypertrophy.