Hemodynamic effects of hemodialyzer pump speed on arteriovenous fistulas 
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CONCLUSION: Blood flow velocity and volumetric flow increased when hemodialyzer blood pump was applied to an AVF, creating a situation in which increased turbulence and shear stress might be plausible. Further study is needed to determine if increased QB affects clinical outcomes of AVF.
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PMID: 30526815 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Clinical Nephrology - December 11, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Hammes M, McGill RL, Basu A, Blicharski T, Delaney K Tags: Clin Nephrol Source Type: research