Effect of Severe Anemia on Outcomes of Hemodialysis Vascular Access

The majority of patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD) are anemic. The severity of anemia in these patients may influence the postoperative outcomes and the durability of vascular access. Thus, the purpose of this study was to assess the role of anemia in patients undergoing HD access placement (arteriovenous graft and arteriovenous fistula).

Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - July 20, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Satinderjit S. Locham, Asma Mathlouthi, Besma Nejim, Hanaa Dakour Aridi, Apurva Bhavana Challa, Mahmoud Malas Tags: Abstract from the 2018 Eastern Vascular Society Annual Meeting Source Type: research