highly significantp < 0.001
In contrast, classical liver function markers showed highly significant differences: albumin was markedly reduced in class C (2.50 [2.40–2.70] g/dL vs. 3.20 [2.80–3.40] g/dL, p < 0.001), while INR was significantly increased (1.70 [1.50–1.80] vs. 1.30 [1.20–1.40], p < 0.001).