This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Miscellaneous, Subject name: Medicine
Hypotension while on dialysis is due to 
Select and explain. 
A. Excessive ultrafiltration, B. Hypertensives, C. Renal disease, D. Diabetes
A: Excessive ultrafiltration
Answer: A: Excessive ultrafiltration 
Explanation: (A) Excessive ultrafiltration # INTRADIALYTIC HYPOTENSION is the presence of a decrease in systolic blood pressure PS20 mmHg or a decrease in mean arterial pressure by 10 mmHg.> Dialysis hypotension is the result of an inadequate cardiovascular response to the reduction in blood volume that occurs when a large volume of water is removed during a short period of time.