Assessment of Effects of Upper Extremity Exercise with Arm Tourniquet on Maturity of Arteriovenous Fistula in Hemodialysis Patients

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Authors

Fereshteh Salimi · Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

Gilda Majd Nassiri · Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

Maryam Moradi · Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

Amir Keshavarzian · Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

Ziba Farajzadegan · Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

Mohammad Saleki · Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

Azimeh Nikpoor

Abstract

We conclude that hand exercise using arm tourniquet affects most sonographic parameters which are associated with AVF maturity, and could be beneficial for acceleration of AVF clinical maturation.

Topics & Keywords

Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis Vascular Procedures and Complications Muscle and Compartmental Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The Journal of Vascular Access

Volume 14, Issue 3, pp. 239-244

DOI: 10.5301/jva.5000123

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