Table 1 Baseline characteristics of hemodialysis patients on warfarin
Institution A n = 20 | Institution B n = 30 | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
Age, yrs | 75.6 | 79.3 | 0.25 |
Male, n (%) | 12 (60) | 18 (60) | 1 |
Comorbidities, n (%): | |||
CHF | 11 (55) | 17 (56.7) | 0.91 |
CAD | 11 (55) | 16 (53.3) | 0.91 |
DM (Type 2) | 9 (45) | 17 (56.7) | 0.42 |
CVA | 8 (40) | 8 (26.7) | 0.32 |
HTN | 16 (80) | 27 (90) | 0.42 |
Valvular A.Fib | 5 (25) | 6 (20) | 0.74 |
HD Vintage, months (mean ± SD) | 42.6 ± 39.6 | 50.8 ± 52.7 | 0.54 |
CHADS2 score (mean) | 3.6 | 3.4 | 0.65 |
No. Hositalization events (mean) | 0.8 | 1.13 | 0.27 |
Total duration of Hospitalization, days (mean ± SD) | 10.9 ± 15.6 | 20 ± 36.4 | 0.23 |
Total duration of outpatient Antibiotic use, days (mean ± SD) | 12.5 ± 26.0 | 27.1 ± 66.7 | 0.28 |