In our study the ID change of BP is partially dependent on volume gain. Volume sensitivity is a measure of the BP responsiveness and is higher in hypertensive patients. Final BP depends on the height of initial BP and other factors accounting for volume sensitivity, whose precise nature remain to be clarified.

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Our findings show that aortic valve calcification is associated with LVH in chronic haemodialysis patients, probably because valve resistance to ventricular outflow is increased as shown by trans-aortic flow velocities and pressure gradients. The effect on LVMI is independent of PP, anaemia, and overhydration.