Baseline characteristics and the time-averaged values over 2 years of the CKD cohort (n = 701).

The difference of means between two groups was analyzed by paired t test if the data showed normal distribution; otherwise, Wilcoxon singed rank test was employed for CRP, TPU/CrU, UB_score and Drug use.
¶ Paired t test or Wilcoxon signed rank test.
eGFR, estimated glomerular filtration rate; DMN, diabetic nephropathy; HTN, hypertensive nephropathy; CGN, chronic glomerulonephritis; PKD, polycystic kidney disease; BMI, Body Mass Index; SBP, systolic blood pressure; Hb, hemoglobin; WBC, white blood cell; Plt, platelet; Alb, albumin; UA, uric acid; Na, sodium; K, potassium; Cl, chloride; cCa, albumin-corrected calcium; P, phosphorus; CRP, C reactive protein; LDL-C, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol; UB_score, urine blood score; TPU/CrU, urine total protein divided by urine creatinine; RASi, RAS inhibitor; CCB, calcium channel blocker; other AHD, other antihypertensive drugs.
Baseline characteristics and the time-averaged values over 2 years of the CKD cohort (n = 701).