Comparison according to the reduction in albuminuria for 8 weeks.

All data are expressed as mean ± standard deviation or median (interquartile range).aP-value for comparison between lesser- and greater- reduction group at baselinebP-value for comparison between lesser- and greater- reduction group after 8 weekscP-value for comparison of the changes during 8 weeks between lesser- and greater- reduction groupBP, blood pressure; EPO; erythropoietin; GFR, glomerular filtration rateComparison according to the reduction in albuminuria for 8 weeks.