Haemodialysis (HD) is the commonest form of kidney replacement therapy in the world,
accounting for approximately 69% of all kidney replacement therapy and 89% of all dialysis …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is defined by persistent urine abnormalities, structural
abnormalities or impaired excretory renal function suggestive of a loss of functional …

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 …

A well-functioning vascular access (VA) is a mainstay to perform an efficient hemodialysis
(HD) procedure. There are three main types of access: native arteriovenous fistula (AVF) …

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 …

The implementation of patient-centered care requires an individualized approach to
hemodialysis vascular access, on the basis of each patient's unique balance of risks and …

Background This study examines the utilization and outcomes of vascular access for long-
term hemodialysis in the United States and describes the impact of temporizing catheter use …

Advances in standards of care have extended the life expectancy of patients with kidney
failure. However, options for chronic vascular access for haemodialysis—an essential part of …

Rationale & Objective Chronic kidney disease (CKD)-associated pruritus, generalized
itching related to CKD, affects many aspects of hemodialysis patients' lives. However …