The survival of arteriovenous fistula (AVF) remains an important problem for hemodialysis patients, accounting for about 20% of all hospitalizations related to AV access problems in western countries (4 - 6).

Jan 2, 2023 · Haemodialysis access in end-stage renal failure (ESRF) patients is provided by an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) [1]. However, there are significant cardiac risks driven by unique haemodynamic effects of AVF on cardiac physiology [2, 3].

An AVF is closest to the ideal model of vascular access. The most important complications of fistulae for HD are lymphedema, infection, aneurysm, stenosis, congestive heart failure, steal syndrome, ischemic neuropathy and thrombosis.

May 1, 2015 · The current literature suggests that the creation of AVF can cause or exacerbate the following conditions: congestive heart failure, left ventricular hypertrophy, pulmonary hypertension, right ventricular dysfunction, coronary artery disease, and valvular dysfunction.

Feb 15, 2019 · Creation of an AVF in patients with ESRD requiring hemodialysis significantly lowered SBP, DBP, and MAP whereas ligation of an AVF was associated with an increase in BP.

End-stage renal disease (ESRD) is increasingly prevalent among Americans. Traditionally, the gold standard of dialysis fistulae creation is surgical arteriovenous fistulae (AVF), which is preferred over central venous catheter (CVC) and arteriovenous graft (AVG).

Dec 3, 2023 · Arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is the first choice of vascular access in hemodialysis (HD) patients. However, the correlations between patient factors and the arteriovenous fistula patency remain...

Jun 7, 2013 · Background and objectives The role of thrombophilia in failing arteriovenous fistula (AVF) among patients with ESRD undergoing hemodialysis is not established. This study aimed to assess whether AVF primary patency is associated …

AVF Quick Reference AVF Maturation Process - Fistula maturation is defined as the process by which a fistula becomes adequately dilated and thick-walled to make it suitable for cannulation.

Background: Arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is the most important vascular access method for hemodialysis (HD). In this study, the relationship between AVF success and inflammation in patients who had HD due to end-stage renal failure (ESRF) was investigated.