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Changes in tissue perfusion and oxygenation after AVF opening.
| Parameter | Baseline | AVF | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRS (%) | |||
| Head | 63.5 ± 7.8 | 60.4 ± 9.5 | 0.037 |
| Front leg | 56.9 ± 5.1 | 54.3 ± 5.4 | 0.019 |
| Back | 51.7 ± 7.9 | 49.2 ± 6.4 | 0.049 |
| Hind leg | 48.7 ± 6.7 | 45.7 ± 11.4 | 0.13 |
Statistically significant results are in bold. Displayed values are averaged from all subjects. “AVF” data represent measurements obtained after 60 min of opened AVF after reaching stable state. NIRS, near infrared spectroscopy.
