Effect of far infrared therapy on arteriovenous fistula maturation, survival and stenosis in hemodialysis patients, a randomized, controlled clinical trial: the FAITH on fistula trial

Abstract Background An arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is the preferred vascular access for hemodialysis treatment. After creation many of the AVFs will never mature or if functioning will need an intervention within 1 year due to an AVF stenosis. Studies investigating possible therapies that improves t...

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Main Authors: K. Lindhard, M. Rix, J. G. Heaf, H. P. Hansen, B. L. Pedersen, B. L. Jensen, D. Hansen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:BMC Nephrology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12882-021-02476-x