Does pre- and post-angioplasty Doppler ultrasound evaluation help in predicting vascular access outcome?

CONCLUSIONS: Although less accurate for central lesions, DU has a key role on VA surveillance, allowing a morphologic and hemodynamic assessment. Angioplasty is effective in preserving VA; however, it may increase restenosis due to accelerated neointimal hyperplasia. Current parameters are not useful. Trials addressing this issue are needed. PMID: 27716891 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27716891?dopt=Abstract

Source: The Journal of Vascular Access - October 11, 2016 Category: Surgery Tags: J Vasc Access Source Type: research

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