A Study of Blood Velocity and Blood Pressure in Kidney Disease Patients on Regular Dialysis

Abstract

Objective: Assessment of the changes in blood velocity and blood pressure for patients with chronic kidney diseases undergoing hemodialysis.

Study Design: Cross-sectional study
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Al-Hussein and Al-Nasiriyah Teaching Hospitals, Iraq from 1st July 2023 to 30th November 2023.

Methods: Ninety patients were effects of hemodialysis on blood velocity and blood pressure was (aged 21-70 years) selected using convenient sampling methods were enrolled. Blood pressure was measured using a
sphygmomanometer, and blood flow velocity was assessed using Doppler ultrasonography before and after hemodialysis.

Results: Significant alterations in blood velocity and blood pressure were observed pre and post hemodialysis.

Conclusion: The dramatic changes in blood velocity during dialysis. Monitoring for low blood pressure may help to adjust the dialysis schedule, such as electrolyte levels and hemofiltration rates, to reduce complications.