Jan 24, 2025 · It’s the safest and most effective hemodialysis access option available. What is a dialysis fistula? A dialysis fistula (pronounced “dahy-AL-uh-sis” “FIS-choo-luh”) is a minor …

Aug 12, 2014 · As a hemodialysis patient, your access is one of the following: Fistula: an access made by joining an artery and vein in your arm. Graft: an access made by using a piece of soft …

May 23, 2023 · Dialysis fistula creation is a commonly performed procedure for patients who suffer from the end-stage renal disease who require permanent vascular access for …

Mar 26, 2025 · If you’re preparing for hemodialysis (HD), you will need an access site on your body for your blood to reach the dialysis machine for treatment. Your care team will help you …

Hemodialysis (HD) uses an arteriovenous (AV) fistula or graft—or, if medically necessary, a hemodialysis catheter. Ideally, you want the access type that gives you the best quality of …

Aug 29, 2024 · Two types of permanent vascular access are available for hemodialysis: the arteriovenous (AV) fistula and the AV graft.

Feb 14, 2025 · Hemodialysis (HD) takes some wastes and water out of your blood. Your lifeline on HD is a vascular access. An access is a way to reach your blood to clean it. There are …

Apr 26, 2024 · Under normal circumstances, AV access blood flow is greater for a brachial artery-based AV fistula compared with a distal radial-cephalic AV fistula . Studies documenting AV …

There are 3 types of access for hemodialysis (HD): AV (arteriovenous) fistula, graft and HD catheter. Choosing the best access for you will help you get the most out of your treatment …

Jun 27, 2017 · An AV fistula allows a higher rate of blood to flow back and forth from your vein to a dialysis machine. An AV fistula is the preferred access of all the types of hemodialysis …