Table 4 Comparison of the changes of parameters before and after treatment between two groups
Sevelamer (n = 23) | Calcium Carbonate (n = 27) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|
Δ Ca (mg/dL) | 0.26 ± 0.55 | 0.80 ± 0.93 | 0.015* |
Δ P (mg/dL) | −1.47 ± 0.98 | −1.53 ± 1.27 | 0.871 |
Δ iPTH (pg/mL) | 12.10 (216.60) | −137.10 (255.70) | 0.026* |
Δ ALK-P (IU/L) | 30.26 ± 45.78 | −2.26 ± 22.69 | 0.004* |
Δ HsCRP (mg/L) | −0.9 (2.7) | 0.1 (3.8) | 0.025* |
Δ Hct (%) | −0.30 ± 4.00 | −0.00 ± 3.39 | 0.785 |
Δ Albumin (g/L) | 0.00 ± 2.72 | 0.82 ± 2.31 | 0.241 |
Δ TG (mg/dL) | −11.00 (70) | −13.00 (93) | 0.346 |
Δ LDL-C (mg/dL) | −45.04 ± 28.31 | −7.74 ± 27.59 | 0.000* |
Δ Fetuin-A (ug/mL) | −49.44 (113.78) | −38.21 (78.51) | 0.345 |