Vascular perfusion, body composition and muscle strength in chronic kidney disease patients on regular hemodialysis program

RESULTS Hemodialysis is a technique that effectively replaces some functions of the human kidney, allowing the survival of such patients, since loss of kidney function is incompatible with life. In most patients with chronic kidney disease, the level of renal function tends to gradually decrease over time. The most serious outcome of chronic kidney disease is renal failure. The vascular access is vital in patients with chronic renal failure undergoing dialysis and their dysfunction is a major cause of morbidity and hospitalization. Adequate vascular access for hemodialysis defines not only a better therapeutic outcome and patient survival. The flow of arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is an important factor in the successful execution of the hemodialysis.