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Table 2 Use of BP medications when transitioning a patient to hemodialysis

From: Practice patterns in transitioning patients from chronic kidney disease to dialysis: a survey of United States nephrologists

Blood pressure (BP) medication

N = 160

Calcium Channel blocker

110

 Amlodipine

56

 Nifedipine

54

Beta blockers

58

Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor

51

Angiotensin Receptor Blocker

46

Diuretics

40

Avoid BP medications prior to hemodialysis to allow for ultrafiltration

107

  1. BP = blood pressure