Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Researchers from Canada found placement of an arteriovenous fistula slowed decline in kidney function for ...

The study findings might indicate residual kidney function preservation in advanced CKD. Arteriovenous fistula (AVF) creation is associated with a slowing of kidney function decline in patients with ...

Early arteriovenous fistula (AVF) creation is generally considered to be the best strategy when planning a vascular access for haemodialysis (HD). However, new data suggest that very early AVF ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Using regional anesthesia for patients undergoing arteriovenous fistula creation for dialysis access conferred ...

The successful creation and use of arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) for vascular access for dialysis patients varies considerably between countries, despite national guidelines that uniformly recommend ...

The biological process governing the formation of working access is complex. The process involves the arterialization of a vein in a coordinated manner that allows for patent entry and exit of blood ...

Far infrared therapy facilitates arteriovenous fistula (AVF) maturation and patency and decreases the rate of AVF malfunction in patients with stage 4 and 5 chronic kidney disease (CKD), researchers ...

Despite early referral and education, half of patients with advanced CKD delay AVF creation. Many patients start hemodialysis with temporary vascular access despite regular kidney care and ...