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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Vascular access is vital for hemodialysis in end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
  • Hemodialysis access-induced distal ischemia (HAIDI) is a significant complication of arteriovenous fistulas and grafts.
  • Preventing HAIDI is preferable to managing established complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review characteristics identifying patients at risk for HAIDI.
  • To provide recommendations for pre-operative assessment to mitigate HAIDI risk.
  • To suggest vascular access options and techniques for at-risk patients.

Main Methods:

  • Review of patient medical and surgical history.
  • Physical examination for risk stratification.
  • Imaging studies to assess vascular anatomy.
  • Analysis of pre-operative factors associated with HAIDI.

Main Results:

  • Identification of specific patient profiles at higher risk for HAIDI.
  • Correlation between pre-operative assessment findings and HAIDI development.
  • Evaluation of various vascular access strategies for risk reduction.

Conclusions:

  • Comprehensive pre-operative evaluation is key to identifying patients susceptible to HAIDI.
  • Tailored vascular access planning can prevent distal ischemia in at-risk hemodialysis patients.
  • Proactive risk assessment improves outcomes and patient safety in ESRD vascular access creation.