Patients undergoing long-term haemodialysis treatment often face additional health challenges, including a reduced heart pumping function, known as a decreased ejection fraction. This condition can arise as a side effect of haemodialysis.
Intradialytic exercise (IDE) training is a promising method to mitigate the deterioration of left ventricle (LV) function. A study published in January demonstrated that IDE has a positive impact on LV function. You can read more about this study here.
https://academic.oup.com/ckj/article/18/1/sfae352/7924250
The research underscores the potential of IDE training as a non-pharmacological intervention to reduce myocardial stunning and enhance segmental LV myocardial function during haemodialysis (HD) in patients receiving HD.
Digiterm offers two options for IDE:
Snap-On Exercise Bike: This device can be easily attached to the haemodialysis chair, allowing patients to exercise during their treatment.
Removeable footrest: By removing the footrest, patients can use an external exercise bike, providing another convenient option for exercise during haemodialysis.
Both options are excellent for enabling exercise during haemodialysis treatment, thereby improving patients’ quality of life.
