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Table 3 Correlation between arterial stiffness parameters and e-GFR.

From: Comparison between central and automated peripheral blood pressure measurement for early detection of kidney dysfunction in hypertensive patients

 

e-GFR

r

P-value

All Patients (n = 201)

  

• PWV

-0.318

< 0.001

• Augmentation

-0.236

< 0.001

Non-CKD (n = 93)

  

• PWV

-0.471

< 0.001

• Augmentation

-0.039

= 0.351

CKD (n = 108)

  

• PWV

-0.171

= 0.043

• Augmentation

-0.003

= 0.488

  1. Data expressed in the form of r value (strength of correlation), P-value (significance of correlation and considered significant if < 0.05). CKD = chronic kidney disease, e-GFR = Estimated globular filtration rate, PWV = Pulse wave velocity.
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BMC Cardiovascular Disorders

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