Table 1

 Effects of haemodialysis on systemic haemodynamic parameters and intraocular pressure

VariableBefore haemodialysisAfter haemodialysisp 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)