Table 6 Metabolic and electrolyte disturbances in study groups.
Variables, n (%) | Citrate group % (n = 115) | Heparin group % (n = 165) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
Hypocalcemia | 41 (35.7) | 25 (15.2) | < 0.0001 |
Hypercalcemia | 3 (2.6) | 0 (0.0) | 0.068 |
Hyponatremia | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | NA |
Hypernatremia | 18 (15.7) | 16 (9.7) | 0.189 |
Hypomagnesemia | 13 (11.3) | 13 (7.9) | 0.446 |
Hypophosphatemia | 35 (30.4) | 42 (25.5) | 0.359 |
Metabolic alkalosis | 38 (33.0) | 32 (19.4) | 0.009 |
Citrate accumulation | 4 (3.5) | NA | NA |
