Effect of isometric handgrip exercise on the size of cephalic veins in patients with stage 3 and 4 chronic kidney disease: A randomized controlled trial.

Krishna Kumar A/L S KatheravelooLenny Suryani SafriLoo Guo HouAminnur Hafiz MalikiMohamad Azim Md IdrisHanafiah Harunarashid

Published in: The journal of vascular access (2019)

These findings suggest that non-invasive handgrip exercise can increase in the diameter of the distal forearm cephalic vein, thereby increasing the rate of successful arteriovenous fistula creation.

Keyphrases

chronic kidney disease
resistance training
high intensity
physical activity
end stage renal disease
body composition
minimally invasive