No significant changes in the levels of NT-proBNP ( -@,@,@ vs. -@,@,@ pg/ml , P = @ ) , hsCRP ( -@ vs. -@ mg/L , P = @ ) , cystatin C ( @ vs. @ mg/L , P = @ ) , ACR ( -@,@ vs. -@ mg/day , P = @ ) were observed in either group .