Intradialytic hypotension: Is midodrine beneficial in symptomatic hemodialysis patients?
Cruz D, Mahnensmith R, Perazella M. Intradialytic hypotension: Is midodrine beneficial in symptomatic hemodialysis patients? American Journal Of Kidney Diseases 1997, 30: 772-779. PMID: 9398120, DOI: 10.1016/s0272-6386(97)90081-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdministration, OralAdrenergic alpha-AgonistsAgedAged, 80 and overBlood PressureDiastoleDizzinessFatigueFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansHypotensionKidney Failure, ChronicLongitudinal StudiesMaleMiddle AgedMidodrineMuscle CrampMuscle WeaknessParesthesiaProspective StudiesPulseRenal DialysisRisk FactorsSafetyScalpSystoleConceptsDiastolic blood pressureSystolic blood pressureBlood pressureMidodrine therapyArterial pressureHemodialysis patientsIntradialytic hypotensionPulse rateEnd-stage renal disease patientsIntradialytic systolic blood pressureEfficacy of midodrineSymptomatic hemodialysis patientsNeurogenic orthostatic hypotensionMean arterial pressureRenal disease patientsAdequate patient numbersBlood pressure measurementsAlpha-adrenergic agonist activityConsecutive dialysis sessionsAutonomic dysfunctionDialysis hypotensionOral agentsOrthostatic hypotensionSymptomatic hypotensionProspective trial