Acute effects of passive heat exposure on vascular function and exercise capacity in patients with chronic kidney disease

American Journal of Physiology-Heart and Circulatory Physiology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Domenico A. Chavez, Ryan S. Garten, Paula Rodriguez‐Miguelez, Youngdeok Kim, Daniel Gagnon, Steven A. Romero, Jason M. Kidd, Danielle L. Kirkman
DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.00020.2026
Cited by: 1
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Abstract

This is the first known study to examine the acute vascular, renal, and exercise response to a single bout of passive heat exposure in chronic kidney disease (CKD). Macrovascular function, microvascular function, and exercise capacity were acutely greater after a single session of passive heating, without any effect on kidney function or markers of kidney injury. These preliminary pilot findings could inform future clinical trials of chronic heat therapy for cardiovascular health in CKD.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Thermoregulation and physiological responses Dialysis and Renal Disease Management Climate Change and Health Impacts

Publication details

Journal / source
American Journal of Physiology-Heart and Circulatory Physiology
Publisher
American Physiological Society
Volume
330
Issue
6
Pages
H2001–H2013
Publication date
11 May 2026
Language
EN