Hemodynamic and Biologic Determinates of Arteriovenous Fistula Outcomes in Renal Failure Patients

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Abstract

The outcome of patients with end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis depends on a functioning vascular access. Although a variety of access options are available, the arteriovenous fistula remains the best vascular access. Unfortunately the success rate of mature fistula use remains poor. The creation of an arteriovenous fistula is followed by altered hemodynamic and biological changes that may result in neointimal hyperplasia and eventual venous stenosis. This review provides an overview of these changes and the needed research to provide a long lasting vascular access and hence improve outcomes for patients with end-stage renal disease.

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Hammes, M. (2015). Hemodynamic and Biologic Determinates of Arteriovenous Fistula Outcomes in Renal Failure Patients. BioMed Research International. Hindawi Publishing Corporation. https://doi.org/10.1155/2015/171674

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