Dialysis-induced hypotension is associated with impaired aortic elasticity in patients undergoing chronic hemodialysis

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.