There is provided a method for the prevention and/or treatment of hypotension associated with hemodialysis, which method includes administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of at least one physiologically compatible compound which, in combination with iron, binds nitric oxide. There is further provided a method for identifying hemodialysis subjects for whom treatment with an effective amount of at least one physiologically compatible compound which, in combination with iron, binds nitric oxide is indicated. The method includes monitoring the subjects nitric oxide levels, and selecting those subjects having elevated nitric oxide levels for treatment with an effective amount of at least one physiologically compatible compound which, in combination with iron, binds nitric oxide, wherein the effective amount is sufficient to maintain the subjects nitric oxide levels within an acceptable range.
