Baseline characteristics of the study patients according to the presence of CV events.

CV, cardiovascular; HD, hemodialysis; BMI, body mass index; BP, blood pressure; GN, glomerulonephritis; DM, diabetes mellitus; CCI, Charlson comorbidity index; HDL-C, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol; LDL-C, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol; iPTH, intact parathyroid hormone; hs-CRP, high-sensitivity C reactive protein; NT-proBNP, N-terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide; cTnT, cardiac troponin T; RAS, renin-angiotensin-system; CCB, calcium channel blocker; ESA, erythropoietin stimulating agent. Data are expressed as mean ± SD, number (percentage), or median (range). Baseline characteristics of the study patients according to the presence of CV events.