Systematic review and meta-analysis of pre-operative interventions to support the maturation of arteriovenous fistulae in patients with advanced kidney disease.

Sivaramakrishnan RamanarayananShivani SharmaOscar SwiftKeith R LawsHamza UmarKen Farrington

Published in: Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association (2023)

Hand-exercise is the predominant intervention tried in the pre-operative period of AVF creation although there is methodological heterogeneity. Intermittent pneumatic compression using FistAssist device is a novel intervention that has shown some promise. Well-designed prospective RCTs are needed on pre-operative interventions among advanced CKD patients, aimed at improving AVF outcomes.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
randomized controlled trial
chronic kidney disease
physical activity
high intensity
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
single cell
patient reported outcomes
resistance training
big data
skeletal muscle
patient reported