Baseline demographic and clinical characteristics of the patients.

Numbers in the parentheses are percentages. *composite of CAD, PAD, CVA, CHF, and arrhythmia. †composite of CAD, CHF, and arrhythmia. Abbreviations: BMI, body mass index; BP, blood pressure; HD, hemodialysis; HTN, hypertension; CAD, coronary artery disease; PAD, peripheral artery disease; CVA, cerebrovascular attack; CHF, congestive heart failure; CVD, cardiovascular disease; CCI, Charlson Comorbidity Index; SGA, subjective global assessment; KDQOL-SF, kidney disease quality of life short form; RAS, renin-angiotensin system; CCB, calcium channel blocker; Ca, calcium; P, phosphorus; ESA, erythropoiesis- stimulating agent; TSAT, transferrin saturation.