Hypertension
Conditions
Brief summary
The objective of this project is to develop, validate, and implement a tool to help manager hypertension in patients on hemodialysis.
Interventions
An algorithm developed by staff at UHN to help manage hypertension in hemodialysis patients.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* ≥ 18 years of age * Receiving in-centre HD for at least 3 months * Considered hypertensive based on a median intradialytic blood pressure ≥ 140/90 mmgHG
Exclusion criteria
* Are unable to provide informed consent * Are deemed medically unstable by the primary physician
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Blood pressure | 3 months |
Countries
Canada