Far infrared treatment on the arteriovenous fistula induces changes in sVCAM and sICAM in patients on hemodialysis.
Kristine LindhardBoyle L JensenBrian L PedersenChristine Meyer-OlesenMarianne RixHenrik P HansenCasper SchalkwijkMarjo WaarenburgJames Goya HeafDitte HansenPublished in: Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association (2023)
A single FIR treatment attenuated the decrease in sVCAM and sICAM in the AVF compared to a control group during hemodialysis. Findings do not support the hypothesis of a vaso-protective effect of FIR. The long-term effects of FIR on the AVF are unknown.