Prophylactic Ligature of AV Fistula Prevents High Output Heart Failure after Kidney Transplantation.

CONCLUSION: Prophylactic ligature of high-flow AV fistulas after kidney transplantation can avoid high-output heart failure, and a more liberal approach to close AV fistulas might be justified.
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Source: American Journal of Nephrology - July 12, 2020 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Hetz P, Pirklbauer M, Müller S, Posch L, Gummerer M, Tiefenthaler M Tags: Am J Nephrol Source Type: research