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Br J Ophthalmol 88:1026-1029 doi:10.1136/bjo.2003.039073
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Effect of haemodialysis on retinal circulation in patients with end stage renal disease

Table 1

 Effects of haemodialysis on systemic haemodynamic parameters and intraocular pressure

Variable Before haemodialysis After haemodialysis p Value
Values are expressed as mean (SE).
SBP, systolic BP; DBP, diastolic BP; MABP, mean arterial blood pressure; HR, heart rate; IOP, intraocular pressure; NS, not significant.
Haematocrit (%) 28.7 (0.7) 31.3 (0.9) <0.01
SBP (mm Hg) 142.7 (5.7) 124.9 (7.5) <0.05
DBP (mm Hg) 74.9 (3.7) 69.8 (3.7) NS
MABP (mm Hg) 97.5 (4.0) 88.2 (4.7) NS
HR (beats/min) 84.5 (3.4) 86.9 (4.8) NS
IOP (mm Hg) 12.1 (0.6) 11.6 (0.6) NS
Body weight (kg) 55.3 (2.5) 53.3 (2.4) <0.01
Fluid removed (litres) 1.9 (0.2)

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