Effects of sertraline in the prevention of low blood pressure in patients undergoing hemodialysis

Intradialytic hypotension (IDH) is a major complication of hemodialysis, with a prevalence of about 25% during hemodialysis sessions, causing increased morbidity and mortality.To study the effects of sertraline to prevent IDH in hemodialysis patients.This was a double-blind, crossover clinical trial comparing the use of sertraline versus placebo to reduce intradialytic hypotension.Sixteen patients completed the two phases of the study during a...