Table 2 Ultrasound findings of Study Subjects
Characteristic | Patients with glomerular Diseases (n = 43) | Control Subjects (n = 43) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
Depth (cm) | P = 0.80 | ||
Mean ± SD | 4.4 ± 0.64 | 4.4 ± 0.54 | |
Median(range) | 4.3(3.4-6.3) | 4.4(3.3–6.0) | |
Shear wave velocity (m/s) | P < 0.001 | ||
Mean ± SD | 1.61 ± 0.09 | 1.43 ± 0.07 | |
Median(range) | 1.61(1.45–1.81) | 1.44(1.31–1.55) | |
Dispersion slope (m/s/kHz) | P < 0.001 | ||
Mean ± SD | 13.5 ± 1.39 | 12.4 ± 1.40 | |
Median(range) | 13.5(11.1–16.7) | 12.2(8.9–15.8) | |
IQR/median values of m/sec measurements | P = 0.79 | ||
Mean ± SD | 0.04 ± 0.01 | 0.04 ± 0.01 | |
Median(range) | 0.04(0.03–0.07) | 0.04(0.03–0.06) | |
IQR/median values of kPa measurements | P = 0.47 | ||
Mean ± SD | 0.08 ± 0.02 | 0.08 ± 0.02 | |
Median(range) | 0.08(0.05–0.13) | 0.07(0.05–0.12) |