Ultrasound was useful to assess the likelihood of arteriovenous fistula maturation, with arteriovenous fistula blood flow, diameter and depth as “moderate” predictors of unassisted and overall ...

46% with native arteriovenous fistulas) in an outpatient hemodialysis center. A significant correlation was found between flow measurements obtained via ultrasound dilution and online clearance (0 ...

Terry, and H. Umphrey have no disclosures. The article, entitled "Prediction of Arteriovenous Fistula Clinical Maturation from Postoperative Ultrasound Measurements: Findings from the Hemodialysis ...

Arteriovenous fistula (AVF) blood flow, diameter, and depth, assessed by ultrasound following surgery, accurately predicts AVF maturation, according to new findings published online ahead of print ...

Hull noted that the process is similar to common procedures such as obtaining venous and arterial access with ultrasound and requires similar skills. Percutaneous creation of arteriovenous ...

The AV fistula must mature fully before being used during dialysis. Therefore, it’s best to have the AV fistula surgery before you are in the last stage of kidney failure. an ultrasound test called ...

More information: Michelle L. Robbin et al. Prediction of Arteriovenous Fistula Clinical Maturation from Postoperative Ultrasound Measurements: Findings from the Hemodialysis Fistula Maturation ...

Ultrasound is used to guide the Ellipsys catheter ... of the Ellipsys System for the percutaneous creation of an AV fistula. “This approval marks a seismic shift for the patients and physicians ...

With the introduction of ultrasound mapping at KPH ... underscored the importance of arteriovenous fistulas (AVF) as the preferred method for hemodialysis access in end-stage renal disease ...