Over 330,000 individuals in the United States depend on hemodialysis (HD), the majority as
a result of end-stage renal disease. Sustainable vascular access can be achieved through …

Results The study population (n= 555 and 1350 catheters) had a median age of 62 years
(interquartile range= 41–83 years), with 50% men and 71% black. There were 427 patients …

Central venous catheter (CVC) use is common among patients undergoing hemodialysis.
Catheter-related vascular thrombosis is a frequent complication, which results in catheter …

Citrate 4% versus Heparin and the Reduction of Thrombosis St... : Clinical Journal of the
American Society of Nephrology Citrate 4% versus Heparin and the Reduction of Thrombosis …

The coagulation cascade is complex but well studied. Dialysis membranes and lines are
inherently pro‐coagulant and activate both the intrinsic and extrinsic pathways of …

There is wide variation in the use of solutions to “lock” or fill tunneled central venous
catheters for dialysis. Some centers use undiluted heparin concentrations ranging from 1000 …

Background Patients undergoing haemodialysis (HD) through a central venous catheter
(CVC) are exposed to several risks, being a catheter‐related infection (CRI) and a CVC …

Purpose of the review: Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) are at a high risk of
bacterial infection. We reviewed publications on risk factors, prevention, and treatment …

Despite their propensity for significant complications, tunneled central venous catheters
have become a common means of vascular access in the United States for patients …

Abstract Background. Central venous catheters (CVCs) continue to be used at a high rate for
dialysis access and are frequently complicated by thrombus-related malfunction …