Association between intradialytic hypotension and physical function in patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis: a multicenter cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

The progressive decline in physical function is associated with a reduced quality of life and an increased risk of adverse clinical outcomes among patients undergoing maintenance hemodialysis (MHD). Intradialytic hypotension (IDH) has been identified as an independent risk factor for higher mortality and hospitalization rates in MHD patients. Nevertheless, the relationship between IDH and physical function in this population remains poorly understood. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between IDH and objectively assessed physical function in MHD patients.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was carried out in five blood purification centers in Suzhou, China, from March to July 2023. Physical function was assessed using a battery of tes

SUBMITTER: Hou CQ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12605339 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature