Table 3 Adjusted mean values of clinical and lab indicators in both groups and between groups difference
Indicators | Adjusted mean (sd) | Adjusted mean difference (95%CI) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Control | Experimental | Â | Â | |
Systolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 143.37 ± 11.56 | 129.02 ± 11.58 | 14.35 (7.62 to 21.07) | <0.001 |
Diastolic blood pressure (mm Hg) | 83.1 ± 6.08 | 77.48 ± 6.08 | 5.62 (2.08 to 9.16) | <0.003 |
Interdialytic weight gain (kg) | 2.52 ± 0.7 | 2.08 ± 0.71 | 0.44 (0.03 to 0.85) | <0.039 |
Hb (g/dl) | 10.98 ± 2.13 | 12.97 ± 2.16 | −1.99 (-3.24 to 0.74) | <0.005 |
Hct (%) | 33.61 ± 6.74 | 40.01 ± 6.76 | −6.4 (-10.33 to -2.47) | <0.004 |
BUN (mg/dL) | 42.45 ± 14.85 | 39.76 ± 14.89 | 2.69 (-5.96 to 11.34) | >0.55 |
Cr (mg/dL) | 7.48 ± 1.84 | 7.24 ± 1.87 | 0.24 (- 0.84 to 1.32) | >0.677 |
Na+ (mEq/L) | 138.14 ± 3.64 | 136.18 ± 3.65 | 1.96 (-0.16 to 4.08) | >0.086 |
K+ (mEq/L) | 5.35 ± 0.9 | 5.11 ± 0.91 | 0.24 (-0.29 to 0.77) | >0.393 |
Ca+ (mg/dL) | 8.82 ± 0.95 | 9.09 ± 0.96 | −0.27 (-0.83 to 0.29) | >0.352 |
P (mg/dL) | 4.53 ± 1.43 | 4.77 ± 1.44 | −0.24 (-1.07 to 0.59) | >0.59 |