Table 1 Demographic characteristics of healthy subjects and ESRD patients
Parameter | Healthy subjects group (%) | ESRD group (%) |
|---|---|---|
Number of subjects | 20 | 16 |
Males | 12/20 (60) | 10/16 (63) |
Paired measurements (baseline and follow-up) | 20/20 (100) | 15/16 (94) |
Age (years) | 45 ± 12 | 63 ± 16*** |
Weight (kg) | 77 ± 10 | 78 ± 21 |
Height (m) | 1.74 ± 0.10 | 1.70 ± 0.10 |
SBP (mmHg) | 118 ± 12 | 142 ± 24** |
DBP (mmHg) | 71 ± 9 | 67 ± 11 |
Smoking (last 6 months) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) |
Diabetes | 0 (0) | 6/16 (38) |
Hypertension | 0 (0) | 12/16 (75) |
Cardiovascular disease (coronary artery disease, heart failure, stroke, TIA, PVD) | 0 (0) | 8/16 (50) |
AVF | 0 (0) | 12/16 (75) |
Previous renal transplant | 0 (0) | 2/16 (13) |
Anti-hypertensive medication | 0 (0) | 12/16 (75) |