*2.1.3 Arrhythmias*

Intradialytic arrhythmias are common and are often multifactorial in origin, it represents a bad prognostic sign hence early identification and treatment are of paramount importance [5].

Bradycardia and asystole are more common followed by ventricular arrhythmias.


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*List of common antihypertensive drugs in haemodialysis patients.*

*Acute Complication during Hemodialysis DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.109529*

Pathophysiology of intradialytic arrhythmias:

The pre-existing cardiac structural abnormality along with the acid-base disorder, electrolyte imbalance and dialysate component creates an arrhythmogenic milieu. And patients under maintenance dialysis are at increased risk of arrhythmias.

Clinical presentation can range from asymptomatic patients to patients presenting with palpitations, chest pain, dizziness, syncope and sudden cardiac death.

Management includes:

1.Immediate treatment: maintaining hemodynamic stability.

2.Preventive strategy includes:

