Vascular access as a survival factor for the haemodialysis population: a retrospective study.

CONCLUSIONS: A functional arteriovenous fistula is a significant predictor of survival in the population dependent on haemodialysis, independently of sociodemographic parameters and serious comorbidities. Therefore, if various types of vascular accesses are applicable for the patient, AVF should be prioritized over CVC. PMID: 32519532 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: International Angiology - Category: Cardiology Tags: Int Angiol Source Type: research