Research Article

What Is the Role of Apelin regarding Cardiovascular Risk and Progression of Renal Disease in Type 2 Diabetic Patients with Diabetic Nephropathy?

Table 4

Mortality and Cox regression results by group of apelin.

Apelin group (pg/mL)No. of patientsNo. of deathsAdjusted HR
(95% CI)

≤985017Reference
98–329 50140.388 (0.078–1.345)
≥3295040.026 (0.013–0.954)