The adequacy of this alternative dialysis technique confirms that the SDHD at home is a viable option for patients coming from HAPD/CAPD and indeed support the clinical benefits of home SDHD compared with those of conventional dialysis: lowering blood pressure and lower use of antihypertensive drugs , improving the quality of life, maintenance of residual renal function related to a reduced risk of death and reduction in operating costs of dialysis and patient transport.