Hemodialysis vascular access: the Achilles' heel remains.
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Abstract
Maintaining vascular access for hemodialysis remains a leading cause of patient morbidity. Surveillance and other technologies continue to improve, but the goal of dramatically improved AV access patency remains elusive.
Medical subject headings
- Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical
- Kidney Failure, Chronic
- Renal Dialysis