Arteriovenous fistulas are believed to be superior to grafts for vascular access in hemodialysis patients ... subsequent access placed in their upper arm. Preoperative vascular mapping and ...

Arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) are commonly used for hemodialysis access, but they can develop complications such as aneurysms, thrombosis, and stenosis. These complications can significantly ...

All patients undergoing BVT for hemodialysis with available ... a higher incidence of subclavian steal syndrome and arm swelling than other fistula types. Although these guidelines remain clinical ...

During dialysis, a dialysis nurse will place a needle into a special conduit in your arm called arteriovenous fistula to access your blood supply. Then, your blood will be removed through the ...

It is usually a temporary measure until a fistula, which is the preferred choice for long-term dialysis, is implanted in the arm. “But I have to continue using the catheter because I do not have ...