Opinion Review
Copyright ©The Author(s) 2023.
World J Cardiol. Mar 26, 2023; 15(3): 76-83
Published online Mar 26, 2023. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v15.i3.76
Table 1 Proposed Measures of prognostic enrichment
CategoryParametersEvaluation method
ContinuousDiscrete based on trials
LaboratoryeGFR CKD-EPI (mL/min/1.73 m2)CKD stages 1,2,3a/b,4,5
uACRMg albumin/g creatinineAlbuminuria stages A1,A2,A3
hs-CRP
Serum magnesium
PTHIntact PTH (pg/mL)KDIGO < 150, 150-500, > 500 pg/mL
Anemia variablesHt/Hb/TSAT/Ferritin/Hepcidin
RadiologyLVMILV mass indexed to body surface area (g/m2)Geometry types
Lateral abdominal X-rayScale from 0-24Leena Kaupilla Score ≤ 4 vs > 4
Aortic stiffnessPulse wave velocity carotid-femoral PWV (m/s)CF-PWV < 8.8, 8.8-12, > 12 m/s
Clinical statusFrailtyNine-point clinical frailty scale
Aortic stiffnessPulse pressure (mmHg)
Physical activityHandgrip strength
DietMediterranean Diet Score Panagiotakos Scale 0-24
Co-morbiditiesDM, CAD, PAD, stroke, COPDCharlson comorbidity index
BonesMineral bone density (DEXA)Values from DEXA (g/cm2)Ostopenia ostoporosis