In a recent study of older patients with end-stage kidney disease living in Europe, researchers found o ne-third received an ...
One-third of older patients with end-stage kidney disease received an arteriovenous fistula within 6 months of starting ...
A 4-month-old infant presented with tachypnea, tachycardia, and failure to thrive (weight 4 kg, <5th percentile). Physical examination revealed an active precordium and a loud continuous murmur with a ...
For adults undergoing hemodialysis, vascular access through an arteriovenous fistula is linked to greater patient satisfaction. “Although AVF patients reported more discomfort related to physical ...
FAIRFAX, VA (Sept. 9, 2025)—The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) published new practice guidance for the creation of percutaneous arteriovenous fistulas (pAVFs) for dialysis access. The ...
This editorial presents a collection of articles published in Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine: Case Reports in Thrombosis: 2024. The manuscripts collected in this Research Topic are characterized ...
As baseline levels of IL-6 prior to hemodialysis AVF creation increase, so does the risk for AVF failure. Elevated levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6) prior to surgery to create an arteriovenous fistula ...
Scalp arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is a rare and intricate vascular anomaly characterized by a direct connection between an artery and a vein, without an intervening capillary system. This anomaly can ...
Rates of pregnancy after tubal sterilization may be higher than previously expected, according to an analysis of national survey data. After having their "tubes tied," 2.9% to 5.2% of women later ...
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 ...
Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) are tangles of blood vessels that cause the atypical flow of blood between your veins and arteries. If they rupture, they may be life threatening. AVMs usually ...