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Differences Between AV Graft & Fistula: Advantages & Disadvantages

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Differences Between AV Graft & Fistula: Advantages & Disadvantages

When kidney function is compromised there is a need for dialysis treatments in order to filter the toxins from the blood. Dialysis requires access to the blood stream, gained by placing 2 needles in the vein – one drawing blood to the dialysis machine, and the other returning the filtered blood to the blood stream. […]

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How to take care of AV fistula after surgery

AV fistula utilizes the patient’s own blood vessels and is considered to be the safest type of access. While the AVF is less prone to infection than other access methods, the AV fistula requires basic care, in order to allow for optimal health and optimal usage. Proper AV fistula care, through exercising, proper hygiene and […]

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Which type of AV fistula is best for dialysis patients?

Once kidney function goes below 10-15% of normal function, the blood fills with toxins and fluids, endangering the life of the patient. In order to sustain life, dialysis treatments or a kidney transplant become crucial. The dialysis treatment replaces the kidney’s function by cleaning the blood from toxins and draining excess fluids from the body.

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Differences Between AV Graft & Fistula: Advantages & Disadvantages

When kidney function is compromised there is a need for dialysis treatments in order to filter the toxins from the blood. Dialysis requires access to the blood stream, gained by placing 2 needles in the vein – one drawing blood to the dialysis machine, and the other returning the filtered blood to the blood stream. […]

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Cannulation Methods

Since first used for hemodialysis in 1966, the Arteriovenous Fistula (AVF) has been established in the medical community as the preferred method of vascular access,

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The Effect of AVF on Cardiovascular Disease

It is well-known that arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) are the preferred vascular access in hemodialysis patients, mainly because they decrease morbidity and mortality. Despite advances in the field of hemodialysis, the mortality rate still remains high, with cardiac complications as a leading cause followed by infections. We will discuss the cardiovascular effect of AVF below. AVFs […]

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High Blood Pressure and Kidney Disease

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a frequent symptom in both acute and chronic kidney disease, particularly in cases of glomerular or vascular disorders. The health of your kidneys can affect your blood pressure and vice versa. In other words, if you have high blood pressure, you are more likely to have a […]

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Hemodialysis catheter placement

For a patient whose kidneys have failed, venous access or access to the blood system must be established and maintained for dialysis treatments. The access should be available for immediate use and have minimal complications in the short term (from days to weeks). 

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Increased Laminar Blood Flow in AVF Patients

In most cases blood flow in body is laminar. Laminar flow is characterized by concentric layers of blood moving parallel down the length of the blood vessel. Adjacent to the vessel wall there is very little blood flow, with the velocity increasing as the layers extend towards the center of the vessel. The orderly movement […]

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All about Kidney disease tests (GFR, ACR)

Monitoring kidney function is vital for early diagnosis and treatment of renal failure, tracking kidney disease progression and adjusting medication and treatment plans in accordance to kidney function level.   

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