Table 3 Comparison of the characteristics between patients whose UA level increased more than 1 mg/dl and those who showed less UA increase (N = 126)
Change in UA level (mg/dl) | <1 mg/dl | ≤1 mg/dl |
|---|---|---|
N | 53 | 73 |
Age (years) | 57 ± 12 | 60 ± 11 |
Male (%) | 43 | 63* |
Office blood pressure (mmHg) | 153 ± 11/94 ± 9 | 158 ± 15*/93 ± 10 |
Morning home blood pressure (mmHg) | 143 ± 13/89 ± 13 | 147 ± 10/90 ± 9 |
Evening home blood pressure (mmHg) | 137 ± 13/86 ± 10 | 142 ± 12/86 ± 10 |
Serum total cholesterol (mg/dl) | 209 ± 33 | 214 ± 34 |
Serum HDL cholesterol (mg/dl) | 56 ± 16 | 58 ± 15 |
Serum triglyceride (mg/dl) | 132 ± 93 | 154 ± 90 |
Plasma glucose (mg/dl) | 100 ± 18 | 110 ± 27** |
eGFR (ml/min/1.73 m2) | 79 ± 14 | 75 ± 16 |
Serum uric acid (mg/dl) | 5.7 ± 2.8 | 5.7 ± 1.4 |
Serum potassium (mEq/l) | 4.2 ± 0.3 | 4.2 ± 0.3 |
HbA1c (%) | 5.5 ± 0.7 | 5.5 ± 0.6 |
