This study will investigate the effect of pre-operative exercise on hemodynamics in the fistula artery and vein, Pre and Post Arteriovenous Fistula Formation as well as the suitability of Cannulation of Arteriovenous Fistula at 12 weeks Post Surgery. This is a randomised control study with 20 patients each in the Control arm (Group A) or the Exercise arm (Group B). The subjects will be randomised into 1:1 into one of the two groups. The patients will have an ultrasound doppler vein mapping done prior surgery and the necessary follow up visits.
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Change of Diameter of the vein at 5cm, 10cm & 15cm from wrist joint/elbow joint
Timeframe: Baseline, 1 Week Pre-Op, 6 Weeks Post-Op
Diameter of the Artery - Brachial & Radial
Timeframe: Baseline
Diameter of the Artery used for AVF
Timeframe: 1 Week Pre-Op
Change of Blood Flow Rate in the Artery
Timeframe: Baseline, 1 Week Pre-Op, 6 Weeks Post-Op
Diameter of the fistula vein at 5cm, 10cm & 15cm from anastomosis
Timeframe: 6 Weeks Post-Op
Diameter of the artery 2cm above anastomosis
Timeframe: 6 Weeks Post-Op
Suitability for Cannulation
Timeframe: 6 Weeks Post-Op