Recurrent Intradialytic Hypotension, Associated Risk Factors, and Outcomes in Northern Tanzania: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Intradialytic hypotension (IDH) is a common phenomenon during hemodialysis (HD), with profound complications and all-cause mortality. Data on IHD is scarce in Sub-Saharan Africa. The study aimed to evaluate the incidence, risk factors, and outcome associated with recurrent IDH among patients on maintenance HD.

Methods

This was a retrospective cohort study conducted at the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre HD unit between August 1, 2021 and July 31, 2022. In the study, 39 met the inclusion criteria, and a total of 4706 HD sessions were analyzed. The predictor was the occurrence of recurrent IDH. The outcomes were mortality from IDH, hospital admission due to IDH, and termination of the respective HD session. Descriptive statistics for categorical and co

SUBMITTER: Said FH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12007424 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature