Table 8 Adverse events associated with exercise therapy during haemodialysis treatment.

From: Exercise instruction during haemodialysis treatment after changes to the insurance regime: a nationwide questionnaire survey in Japan

Adverse events (multiple answers)

n (total 550 facilities)

Moderate–severe adverse events

18 facilities

 Chest discomfort

1

 Arrhythmia/abnormal heartbeat

12

 Haemodialysis circuit problems

6

 Falls/trauma

0

 Haemodialysis needle removal

0

 Angina/myocardial infarction

0

 Cerebrovascular disorders

0

Minor adverse events

214 facilities

 Decreased blood pressure

106

 Increased blood pressure

57

 Muscle/joint pain

73

 Feeling unwell/dizziness

33

 Skin problems

8

 Other

11

  1. Values are shown as n.
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