Hypotension after induction of general anaesthesia can result in perioperative organ hypoperfusion that increases the postoperative morbidity and mortality risks [1]. The hypotension episodes are usually treated by rapid infusion of fluids and administration of vasopressors and inotropes. These interventions may cause an unfavourable increase in the myocardial workload and oxygen needs. The preoperative identification of patients at risk of developing post-induction hypotension could guide an anaesthetist to a preoperative adjustment of the anaesthetic management by decreasing the doses of the induction agents, increasing