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Hemodialysis vascular access: emerging concepts

J Himmelfarb1, T Saad

  • 1Division of Nephrology, Maine Medical Center, Portland 04102, USA.

Current Opinion in Nephrology and Hypertension
|November 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Vascular access complications like stenosis and thrombosis are common in hemodialysis patients. Early screening and interventions, such as angioplasty, can prevent graft thrombosis and offer alternatives to surgery.

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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Interventional Radiology

Background:

  • Vascular access complications are a major cause of morbidity in hemodialysis patients.
  • Arteriovenous fistulas are preferred, but synthetic grafts and catheters are increasingly used.
  • Stenosis and thrombosis are the most frequent complications of vascular access.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of screening for vascular access stenosis.
  • To discuss interventional strategies for preventing graft thrombosis.
  • To evaluate treatment options for established thrombosis.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current screening techniques for vascular access stenosis.
  • Discussion of interventional procedures like angioplasty for stenosis.

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  • Analysis of thrombolysis and angioplasty for graft thrombosis.

    • Main Results:

    • Aggressive screening and angioplasty may reduce graft thrombosis.
    • Mechanical or pharmacomechanical thrombolysis with angioplasty is an effective treatment for thrombosis.
    • Early detection and intervention are key to managing vascular access complications.

    Conclusions:

    • Proactive screening and timely interventions are crucial for managing hemodialysis vascular access.
    • Angioplasty and thrombolysis offer effective alternatives to surgical thrombectomy.
    • Optimizing vascular access care can improve patient outcomes and reduce hospitalizations.