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 …

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

Abstract The National Kidney Foundation's Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative
(KDOQI) has provided evidence-based guidelines for hemodialysis vascular access since …

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

When the evidence of literature is weak, conflicting, or contradictory, consensus for the
parameter is reached by a minimum of 12 Standards of Practice Committee members using …

PURPOSE: To determine the effectiveness of stent-grafts for the treatment of central venous
disease in hemodialysis patients with functioning arteriovenous (AV) fistulas. MATERIALS …

Objectives A common cause of hemodialysis vascular access dysfunction, a primary cause
of morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing hemodialysis, is central venous stenosis or …

PURPOSE: To report the technique and acute technical results associated with the
PowerWire Radiofrequency (RF) Guidewire used to recanalize central vein occlusions …

The number of people worldwide living with end-stage renal disease is increasing.
Arteriovenous fistulas are the preferred method of vascular access in patients who will …

Purpose To assess long-term outcomes of stent grafts in patients with symptomatic central
venous stenoses and occlusions ipsilateral to hemodialysis grafts or fistulas. Materials and …