Vascular access for haemodialysis is key in renal patients both due to its associated
morbidity and mortality and due to its impact on quality of life. The process, from the creation …

Hemodialysis access failure: A call to action. Recent evidence suggests that the cost as well
as the morbidity associated with the maintenance of hemodialysis access is increasing …

CHF Congestive heart failure CKD Chronic kidney disease CO Cardiac output CO2 Carbon
dioxide CPR Cardiopulmonary recirculation CTA Computed tomography angiography CVD …

Noninfectious hemodialysis catheter complications include catheter dysfunction, catheter-
related thrombus, and central vein stenosis. The definitions, causes, and treatment …

Background. There are no large series reporting the long‐term results after radiological
treatment of both stenosis and thrombosis in native fistulas (AVFs) and prosthetic grafts …

INTRODUCTION: Central (superior vena cava, brachiocephalic, or subclavian) venous
stenoses are a major impediment to long-term arteriovenous access in the upper …

Background: Symptoms of pelvic venous congestion (chronic pelvic pain, dyspareunia,
dysuria, and dysmenorrhea) have been attributed to massive gonadal reflux. However …

Central vein stenosis (CVS) is commonly seen in patients receiving hemodialysis through an
arteriovenous access, threatening the usability of arteriovenous access for dialysis …

This paper is part of the Clinical Trial Endpoints for Dialysis Vascular Access Project of the
American Society of Nephrology Kidney Health Initiative. The purpose of this project is to …

PURPOSE: To analyze the effectiveness of stent placement as the primary treatment for
central venous obstruction in patients undergoing hemodialysis. MATERIAL AND …