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Table 5 Renal fibrosis and perfusion parameters

From: Renal vascular resistance is increased in patients with kidney transplant

 

eGFR (ml/min)

Renal perfusion (ml min− 1 g− 1)

Renal vascular resistance (mmHg mL− 1min− 1g− 1)

RI

24 h (mmHg)

Transplant age (months)

No fibrosis (N = 10)

55 (43–69)

2.3 (2.0–3.0)

40.9 (36.7–51.4)

0.66 (0.61–0.72)

98 (94–102)

44 (22–63)

Mild fibrosis (N = 7)

54 (47–71)

2.1 (1.8–2.4)

49.8 (44.2–58.4)

0.73 (0.70–0.76)*

106 (99–110)

27 (17–48)

  1. Values are median (Q1-Q3)
  2. RI Renal artery resistance index measured by Doppler ultrasound, MAP Mean arterial pressure
  3. *P < 0.05, controls versus kidney transplant patients