Patients with severe hand ischemia due to an arteriovenous access experience more symptoms at rest than during a hemodialysis session

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate symptom levels of hand ischemia in patients during rest and hemodialysis sessions.
• Observational study design
• Population includes patients with advanced HAIDI
• Comparison of symptoms at rest vs. during hemodialysis sessions
• Patients report more severe symptoms of hand ischemia at rest than during hemodialysis sessions.
• The findings imply a need for potential screening measures in home environments.