FJVIS 15. The Utility of Audio Clip Files in Long-term Monitoring of Arteriovenous Fistulas and Grafts

More than 400,000 individuals in the United States are on chronic hemodialysis for kidney replacement therapy. The majority are dialyzed through an arteriovenous fistula or graft (AVF/G). AVF/G complications are a substantial drain on the Medicare budget and represent an important source of morbidity for patients. Several methods are available for monitoring function of AVF/G. None, however, are predictive of failure, and some modalities, such as duplex ultrasound, are time-consuming, expensive, and inconvenient.

Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - October 21, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Andrew Schulick Source Type: research