Table 1 Baseline characteristics for study participants, each arm contained five patients
Group | Dialysis (n = 5) | CKD (n = 5) | Healthy (n = 5) |
|---|---|---|---|
Average Age | 66.3 | 74.4 | 46.8 |
Causes for CKD (n) | |||
 Diabetes Mellitus | 4 | 1 | N/A |
Baseline SBP (mmHg) | 136.5 | 155.8 | 135.8 |
Baseline DBP (mmHg) | 83.5 | 81.4 | 88.4 |
Baseline HR (bmp) | 94.5 | 73 | 72.6 |
Medications (n) | |||
 Beta-Blocker | 1 | 2 | 0 |
 Calcium Channel Blocker | 1 | 3 | 0 |
 Diuretic | 0 | 2 | 0 |
 ACE inhibitor/ARB | 0 | 1 | 0 |
 MRA | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Cardiovascular Comorbidities (n) | |||
 CAD | 1 | 0 | 0 |
 Hypertension | 4 | 4 | 0 |
 Atrial Fibrillation | 4 | 0 | 0 |