Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . CHICAGO — Among patients who had a kidney transplant, ligation of the arteriovenous fistula resulted in ...

CHICAGO – Closure of arteriovenous fistulas used in dialysis patients improved heart function after transition to successful kidney transplantation, according to a small study reported here. Patients ...

CHICAGO — Among stable patients after a successful kidney transplant, closing the arteriovenous fistula (AVF) that had been a conduit for dialysis resulted in reduced adverse cardiac remodeling over ...

Arteriovenous fistulas of the kidney are rare and are classified as acquired, idiopathic or arising in a congenital arteriovenous malformation. 1 In addition, with the more widespread use of ...

In a recent study of older patients with end-stage kidney disease living in Europe, researchers found o ne-third received an ...

INTRODUCTION Arteriovenous fistulas are a preferred access for hemodialysis. Subsequent hemodynamic changes in systemic circulation may cause heart failure. The general conclusions that can be drawn ...

Arteriovenous Fistula Occurring after Operation on Lumbar Intervertebral Disk. Alertness to this occasional complication of lumbar-disk surgery and knowledge of its repair are important since two ...

An arteriovenous fistula (AV fistula) is a connection created between an artery and a vein. People with end-stage kidney disease often need an AV fistula in their arm as a way to provide access for ...

The purpose of this paper is to present an additional case of coexistent acquired and congenital arteriovenous fistulas with associated pseudoaneurysms complicated by endarteritis and endocarditis ...

Stenosis is the main complication of all types of arteriovenous access for hemodialysis. Many stenoses remain asymptomatic, or at least undiagnosed, until the occurrence of acute thrombosis. There is ...

An arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is an abnormal joining of an artery and a vein. If an AVF is affecting health, early treatment can help prevent complications. An AVF occurs if an artery connects to a ...