Dialysis-induced hypotension is associated with impaired aortic elasticity in patients undergoing chronic hemodialysis
BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING, vol.13, no.2, pp.73-78, 2008 (SCI-Expanded)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 13 Issue: 2
- Publication Date: 2008
- Doi Number: 10.1097/mbp.0b013e3282f13f75
- Journal Name: BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.73-78
- Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Background The pathogenesis of dialysis-induced hypotension (DIH) is multifactorial and may include increased aortic stiffness. This study was undertaken to determine aortic elastic properties in patients undergoing hemodialysis with and without DIH, and to assess the effects of DIH on mortality.