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Tapia González I, Esteve Simó V, Ibañez Pallarés S, Moreno Guzman F, Oleas Vega D, Fulquet Nicolás M, Duarte Gallego V, Saurina Solé A, Pou Potau M, Yeste Campos M, Ramírez de Arellano Serna M. The hand grip training device: A new therapeutic option in arteriovenous fistula maturation. J Vasc Access 2024; 25:584-591. [PMID: 36226670 DOI: 10.1177/11297298221122129] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Postoperative exercise improves arteriovenous fistula maturation for hemodialysis. However, scarce evidence exists about hand grip device on fistula maturation process. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy of a hand grip training program on arteriovenous fistula maturation in population with Chronic Kidney Disease 5-5D. METHODOLOGY Prospective study (15 months). Patients were randomized to handgrip (HG) or control group (CG) postoperatively. HG performed a training program using a hand grip device. CG received conventional care. Upper limb muscle strength (ULMS), Duplex ultrasonography, and clinical arteriovenous fistula maturation were assessed at 4 and 8 weeks postoperatively. RESULTS At 8 weeks after fistula creation, upper limb muscle strength was increased only in the handgrip group (from 18 ± 6 to 23 ± 9 kg, p = 0.023). Clinical maturation was significantly greater in handgrip group versus control group, both at 4 weeks after intervention (62% vs 23%, p = 0.004) and at 8 weeks (65% vs 27%, p = 0.004). Similarly, the Doppler ultrasonography maturation rates were significantly greater in the HG, both at 4 weeks (HG: 84% vs CG: 47%; p = 0.004) and at 8 weeks (HG: 89% vs CG: 50%; p = 0.002). CONCLUSIONS The hand grip is a useful and safety training device to improve the arteriovenous fistula maturation. This device results a new therapeutic option for maturation in arteriovenous fistula, particularly in distal arteriovenous fistula. Further studies are required to support these results.
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- Irati Tapia González
- Functional Unit Vascular Access, Nephrology Department, Consorci Sanitari Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain
- Nephrology Department, Consorci Sanitari Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain
- Department of Medicine, Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Functional Unit Vascular Access, Nephrology Department, Consorci Sanitari Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain
- Nephrology Department, Consorci Sanitari Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain
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- Functional Unit Vascular Access, Nephrology Department, Consorci Sanitari Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain
- Vascular Surgery Department, Consorci Sanitari Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain
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- Nephrology Department, Consorci Sanitari Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain
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- Nephrology Department, Consorci Sanitari Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain
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Yan T, Gameiro J, Grilo J, Filipe R, Rocha E. Hemodialysis vascular access in elderly patients: A comprehensive review. J Vasc Access 2024; 25:27-39. [PMID: 35546530 DOI: 10.1177/11297298221097233] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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The number of elderly patients initiating hemodialysis (HD) increased considerably over the past decade. Arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) are the preferred vascular access (VA) type in most HD patients. Choice of VA for older hemodialysis patients presents a challenge. The higher incidence of comorbidities, longer AVF maturation times, risk of primary failure, risk of patency loss, and shorter life expectancy are important factors to consider. In this review we provide a comprehensive analysis on maturation rates, primary failure, patency, and mortality regarding vascular access in patients older than 75 years of age.
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- Teófilo Yan
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Unidade Local de Saúde de Castelo Branco, EPE, Castelo Branco, Portugal
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- Division of Nephrology and Renal Transplantation, Department of Medicine, Centro Hospitalar Lisboa Norte, EPE, Lisboa, Portugal
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Unidade Local de Saúde de Castelo Branco, EPE, Castelo Branco, Portugal
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Unidade Local de Saúde de Castelo Branco, EPE, Castelo Branco, Portugal
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Unidade Local de Saúde de Castelo Branco, EPE, Castelo Branco, Portugal
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Lindhard K, Hansen D, Lindegaard Pedersen B, Rix M, Hansen HP, Jensen BL, Heaf J. Stable incidence and survival of arteriovenous fistulas over 39 years: A long-term national cohort study. J Vasc Access 2023; 24:620-629. [PMID: 34521278 DOI: 10.1177/11297298211046102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The age and number of comorbidities in the hemodialysis population has increased over time. This may influence the construction and survival of the arteriovenous fistula (AVF). The present study explored the incidence and survival of AVFs over a period of 39 years. METHODS A retrospective cohort study was conducted based on Danish registries. Incident hemodialysis patients between 1977 and 2015 were included. The incidence of AVF and factors associated with the construction of an AVF were described. Risk factors for AVF survival and repair were explored by Kaplan Meier and Cox proportional hazard analysis. RESULTS The total number of arteriovenous accesses (AVF and arteriovenous grafts) were 10,187 and there were 4201 central venous catheters (CVC). No significant difference in the proportion of AVFs during the 39 years was seen. Age and renal diagnosis did not influence the proportion of AVFs. Patients with CVCs were found to have a significantly higher prevalence of comorbidities (p < 0.01). AVF survival remained stable during the 39 years. The first constructed AVF had the best survival, 35% still functioning after 15 years. Factors such as brachiocephalic AVF, female sex, and diabetic nephropathy increased the risk of AVF failure (Odds Ratio (OR): 2.46, 95% Confidence Interval (CI) (2.29-2.65), 1.17 (1.10-1.25), and 1.21 (1.12-1.3)), respectively. CONCLUSION Despite an older dialysis population, the proportion and survival of the AVF in the Danish dialysis population has not changed, probably because of increased awareness of AVF as the first choice of vascular access and improved surveillance, surgery, and repair.
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- Department of Nephrology, Herlev Hospital, Herlev, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Science, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Nephrology, Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Department of Cardiovascular and Renal Research, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Odense C, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Science, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Medicine, University Hospital of Zealand, Roskilde, Denmark
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Elliott MJ, Ravani P, Quinn RR, Oliver MJ, Love S, MacRae J, Hiremath S, Friesen S, James MT, King-Shier KM. Patient and Clinician Perspectives on Shared Decision Making in Vascular Access Selection: A Qualitative Study. Am J Kidney Dis 2023; 81:48-58.e1. [PMID: 35870570 DOI: 10.1053/j.ajkd.2022.05.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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RATIONALE & OBJECTIVE Collaborative approaches to vascular access selection are being increasingly encouraged to elicit patients' preferences and priorities where no unequivocally superior choice exists. We explored how patients, their caregivers, and clinicians integrate principles of shared decision making when engaging in vascular access discussions. STUDY DESIGN Qualitative description. SETTING & PARTICIPANTS Semistructured interviews with a purposive sample of patients, their caregivers, and clinicians from outpatient hemodialysis programs in Alberta, Canada. ANALYTICAL APPROACH We used a thematic analysis approach to inductively code transcripts and generate themes to capture key concepts related to vascular access shared decision making across participant roles. RESULTS 42 individuals (19 patients, 2 caregivers, 21 clinicians) participated in this study. Participants identified how access-related decisions follow a series of major decisions about kidney replacement therapy and care goals that influence vascular access preferences and choice. Vascular access shared decision making was strengthened through integration of vascular access selection with dialysis-related decisions and timely, tailored, and balanced exchange of information between patients and their care team. Participants described how opportunities to revisit the vascular access decision before and after dialysis initiation helped prepare patients for their access and encouraged ongoing alignment between patients' care priorities and treatment plans. Where shared decision making was undermined, hemodialysis via a catheter ensued as the most readily available vascular access option. LIMITATIONS Our study was limited to patients and clinicians from hemodialysis care settings and included few caregiver participants. CONCLUSIONS Findings suggest that earlier, or upstream, decisions about kidney replacement therapies influence how and when vascular access decisions are made. Repeated vascular access discussions that are integrated with other higher-level decisions are needed to promote vascular access shared decision making and preparedness.
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- Meghan J Elliott
- Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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- Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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- Faculty of Nursing, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Association of Permanent Vascular Access Dysfunction with Subsequent Risk of Cardiovascular Disease: A Population-Based Cohort Study. J Pers Med 2022; 12:jpm12040598. [PMID: 35455714 PMCID: PMC9033058 DOI: 10.3390/jpm12040598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2022] [Revised: 03/25/2022] [Accepted: 04/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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A functional permanent vascular access (VA) is required to perform a successful hemodialysis procedure. Hemodialysis VA dysfunction is a major cause of morbidity and hospitalization in the hemodialysis population. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in patients receiving chronic hemodialysis. Information about CVD associated with hemodialysis VA dysfunction is unclear. We analyzed the association between dialysis VA dysfunction and the risk of developing CVD in hemodialysis patients. This nationwide population-based cohort study was conducted using data from the National Health Insurance Research Database in Taiwan. One million subjects were sampled from 23 million beneficiaries and data was collected from 2000 to 2013. Patients with end-stage renal disease who had received permanent VA construction and hemodialysis and were aged at least 20 years old from 2000 to 2007 were included in the study population. The primary outcome was CVD, as defined by ICD-9-CM codes 410–414 and 430–437. A total of 197 individuals with permanent VA dysfunction were selected as the test group, and 100 individuals with non-permanent VA dysfunction were selected as the control group. Compared with the control group, the adjusted hazard ratio of CVD for the VA dysfunction group was 3.05 (95% CI: 1.14–8.20). A Kaplan–Meier analysis revealed that the cumulative incidence of CVD was higher in the permanent VA dysfunction group than in the comparison group. Permanent VA dysfunction is significantly associated with an increased risk of subsequent CVD.
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Meena P, Bhargava V, Sehrawat S, Rana DS, Bhalla AK, Gupta A, Malik M, Gupta A, Tiwari V. Stretching the boundaries: suitability of an arteriovenous fistula in elderly patients on hemodialysis-a northern India experience. Int Urol Nephrol 2021; 54:671-678. [PMID: 34244917 DOI: 10.1007/s11255-021-02941-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2020] [Accepted: 06/06/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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PURPOSE Considering various factors, such as multiple co-morbidities, unsuitable vessels for access creation, non-maturation, vascular calcifications, the outcome of arteriovenous fistula (AVF) in the elderly population, may not be similar to the younger people. Our study aims to analyze the outcomes of AVF in elderly patients (> 65 year). METHODS It was a prospective observational study. Patients of more than 65 years of age in whom AVF was created from January 2012 to December 2015 were included in the study. These patients were followed up for 4 years. The primary endpoint of our study was to assess primary and secondary patency rates. RESULTS A total of 450 AVFs were included in the study. The mean age was 68.5 years. The most common site of AVF was radiocephalic (RCAVF) in 70% (n = 315), brachiocephalic (BCAVF) in 24% (n = 108) and basilic vein transposition (BVT) in 6% (n = 27). At 48 months, the primary patency rate of RCAVF, BCAVF, and BVT was 55%, 61.6%, and 60.4%, respectively. The commonest cause of access failure was thrombosis followed by non-maturation. CONCLUSION AVF remains the preferred vascular access for hemodialysis even in the elderly population. Failure to mature and thrombosis continue to be a concern with AVF. Location of the AV access does not seem to impact the long-term patency.
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- Priti Meena
- Institute of Renal Science, Sir Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Institute of Renal Science, Sir Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi, India.
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- Institute of Renal Science, Sir Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Institute of Renal Science, Sir Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Institute of Renal Science, Sir Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Institute of Renal Science, Sir Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Institute of Renal Science, Sir Gangaram Hospital, New Delhi, India
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Weaver ML, Holscher CM, Sorber RA, Lum YW, Reifsnyder T. Redo Hemodialysis Access in Elderly Patients has Acceptable Outcomes With Similar Patency of Arteriovenous Fistulas as Compared to Grafts. Ann Vasc Surg 2021; 76:128-133. [PMID: 34004325 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2021.04.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2021] [Revised: 04/25/2021] [Accepted: 04/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Selecting optimal hemodialysis access in elderly patients remains challenging, particularly in those requiring new options after failed initial access. We sought to describe the outcomes of redo hemodialysis access in elderly patients. METHODS All patients aged ≥65 undergoing hemodialysis access placement from 2014-2019 were retrospectively identified in the electronic medical record. Characteristics and outcomes of those with initial versus redo access were compared. Patency was depicted utilizing Kaplan-Meier methods, with censoring at loss to follow-up or death, and unadjusted Cox regression. RESULTS Overall, 211 elderly patients undergoing 257 procedures were included in the study. Of these, 116 (45.1%) were redo access procedures. There were no demographic or comorbidity differences between the two groups with the exception of central venous stenosis which was more common in the redo cohort (27.2% vs. 6.4%, P < 0.001). 91.5% of initial, vs. 60.3% of redo, procedures were arteriovenous fistulas (P < 0.001). Distribution of fistula type differed between the two groups with first time and redo procedures of 25.5% vs. 6.9% radiocephalic, 28.4% vs. 7.8% brachiocephalic, and 35.5% vs. 37.1% brachiobasilic respectively (P < 0.001). At 12 and 24 months, 63.6% and 44.0% of first-time accesses remained patent vs. 51% and 29.0% of redo accesses (HR 1.37, 95% CI 1.05-1.80, P = 0.02). However, there was no difference in primary patency between redo grafts and fistulas (48.7% fistulas vs. 55.0% grafts at 12 months, P = 0.47). CONCLUSIONS These results demonstrate acceptable outcomes of redo access in elderly patients. There is no evidence from this study that prosthetic grafts are preferential, suggesting elderly patients with meaningful life expectancy who require redo access should be offered autogenous options when possible.
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- M Libby Weaver
- Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.
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- Department of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Baltimore, MD
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Georgakarakos E, Esempidis A, Argyriou C. Loop Transposition of the Cephalic Vein in the Forearm: A Surgical Option When the Radial Artery is Ineligible for Radiocephalic Fistula. Ann Vasc Surg 2020; 72:e1-e2. [PMID: 33333186 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2020.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2020] [Accepted: 11/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- Efstratios Georgakarakos
- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece.
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- Department of Surgery, Didimotichon General Hospital, Didimotichon, Greece
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, University Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Democritus University of Thrace, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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Tapia González I, Esteve Simó V, Ibañez S, Moreno Guzman F, Fulquet Nicolás M, Duarte Gallego V, Saurina Solé A, Pou Potau M, Yeste Campos M, de Arellano Serna MR. Elderly patients, isometric exercise, and native vascular access maturation: An unsolved question? Hemodial Int 2020; 25:154-163. [PMID: 33155357 DOI: 10.1111/hdi.12900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2020] [Revised: 10/09/2020] [Accepted: 10/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The number of elderly patients undergoing hemodialysis is steadily increasing. The choice and management of vascular access (VA) in these patients are difficult, and the role of postoperative isometric exercises on native VA maturation in the elderly population is not clearly established. OBJECTIVES To assess the effect of postoperative isometric exercises on native VA maturation in patients older than 75 years with advanced chronic kidney disease. METHODOLOGY This was a randomized single-center study over a 24-month period. Postoperative isometric exercises were performed in the exercise group (EG), while the control group (CG) received usual care. Demographic data, muscle strength (using handgrip [HG] dynamometer), Doppler ultrasound (DUS), incidence of VA complications, and clinical and DUS maturation were assessed at 4 and 8 weeks. RESULTS A total of 27 patients were included (EG: 14, CG: 13). The mean age of the patients was 79.9 ± 2.8 years; 74.1% were men, and 59.2% had radiocephalic VA. Demographic data, HG, and DUS measurements were similar at baseline. DUS measurements significantly increased in both groups at the end of the study. A significant increase in HG (19.1 ± 7.8 kg vs. 22.9 ± 9.7 kg, P = 0.001) and the highest clinical (CG vs. EG: 46.2% vs. 78.6%; P = 0.049) and DUS maturation (CG vs. EG: 30.8% vs. 71.4%; P = 0.041) were observed in the EG at 8 weeks. Globally, medical or surgical VA complications were lower in the EG and mainly included significant stenosis (CG vs. EG: 23.1% vs. 7.1%), although no significant differences were observed. CONCLUSIONS Once a native VA is indicated in elderly patients, postoperative isometric exercise should be considered in order to improve the odds of achieving a mature functional arteriovenous fistula. Further studies are required to support our findings in this population.
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- Irati Tapia González
- Funtional Unit Vascular Access (FUVA), Nephrology Department, Consorci Sanitari Terrassa (CST), Barcelona, Spain.,Nephrology Department, Consorci Sanitari Terrassa (CST), Barcelona, Spain.,Department of Medicine, Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona (UAB), Barcelona, Spain
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- Funtional Unit Vascular Access (FUVA), Nephrology Department, Consorci Sanitari Terrassa (CST), Barcelona, Spain.,Nephrology Department, Consorci Sanitari Terrassa (CST), Barcelona, Spain
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- Funtional Unit Vascular Access (FUVA), Nephrology Department, Consorci Sanitari Terrassa (CST), Barcelona, Spain.,Vascular Surgery Department, Consorci Sanitari Terrassa (CST), Barcelona, Spain
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- Nephrology Department, Consorci Sanitari Terrassa (CST), Barcelona, Spain
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- Nephrology Department, Consorci Sanitari Terrassa (CST), Barcelona, Spain
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Jeong S, Kwon H, Chang JW, Han Y, Kwon TW, Cho YP. Outcomes of arteriovenous access among cancer patients requiring chronic haemodialysis. BMC Nephrol 2020; 21:297. [PMID: 32703168 PMCID: PMC7379794 DOI: 10.1186/s12882-020-01969-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2020] [Accepted: 07/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background There are limited data focusing specifically on the types of arteriovenous (AV) access used and outcomes of AV access among cancer patients as a consequence of cancer. We aimed to describe outcomes of AV access among cancer patients requiring chronic haemodialysis, and also to compare outcomes between patients with and without cancer. Methods In this single-centre, retrospective, observational cohort study, 84 patients diagnosed with cancer before AV access placement were included; we analysed outcomes of AV access among these patients and compared these outcomes with our previous results. The study endpoints were AV access patency and early failure, defined as AV access abandonment within 12 months after AV access placement. Results Various cancer types, stages, and treatments were identified in our analysis. Autologous arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) were used for 92.9% of this study population. Using our previous results for comparison, we found no significant difference in death-censored primary (P = 0.546) and secondary (P = 0.266) patency of AV access between patients with and without cancer; however, the rate of early AVF failure was statistically significantly higher among cancer patients (25.6% vs 13.9%; P = 0.008), and the most common cause of AVF failure was patient death. The rate of early failure was significantly higher among patients with advanced-stage cancer (59.1%) than among those with early-stage cancer (12.9%) (P < 0.001). Conclusions Although AV access patency rates were similar among patients with and without cancer in the death-censored analysis, cancer patients were more prone to early AVF failure, mainly due to cancer-associated deaths, and this consideration needs to be carefully balanced against individual patients’ life expectancies, according to cancer type and stage.
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- Seonjeong Jeong
- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Ulsan College of Medicine and Asan Medical Center, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Ulsan College of Medicine and Asan Medical Center, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Ulsan College of Medicine and Asan Medical Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Ulsan College of Medicine and Asan Medical Center, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Ulsan College of Medicine and Asan Medical Center, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Vascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Ulsan College of Medicine and Asan Medical Center, 88 Olympic-ro 43-gil, Songpa-gu, Seoul, 05505, Republic of Korea.
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