Optimal vascular access planning begins when the patient is in the predialysis stages of
CKD. The choice of optimal vascular access for an individual patient and determining timing …

Vascular access dysfunction is one of the most important causes of morbidity and mortality in
haemodialysis patients, contributing to up to one third of hospitalisations and accounting for …

Importance National initiatives have emphasized the use of autogenous arteriovenous
fistulas (AVFs) for hemodialysis, but their purported benefits have been questioned …

Background The utility of early postoperative ultrasound measurements in predicting
arteriovenous fistula (AVF) clinical maturation is uncertain. Methods We investigated the …

Background Vascular access practice is strongly associated with clinical outcomes. There is
substantial international variation in the use of arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) and grafts …

Intimal hyperplasia and stenosis are often cited as causes of arteriovenous fistula maturation
failure, but definitive evidence is lacking. We examined the associations among preexisting …

Background Arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) are the preferred form of hemodialysis vascular
access, but maturation failures occur frequently, often resulting in prolonged catheter use …

Rationale & Objective Optimizing vascular access use is crucial for long-term hemodialysis
patient care. Because vascular access use varies internationally, we examined international …

Increasing numbers of patients are being diagnosed with end-stage renal disease (ESRD),
and the demand for on haemodialysis (HD) is rising. Arteriovenous fistulae (AVFs) remain …

With the increasing prevalence of end-stage renal disease, there is a growing need for
hemodialysis. Arteriovenous fistulae (AVF) are the preferred type of vascular access for …