Anticoagulation Therapy is Associated with Increased Access-related Wound Infections after Hemodialysis Access Creation

The effect of anticoagulation therapy (AC) on hemodialysis access patency and related complications is not well defined. Patients on long-term or chronic AC due to their underlying comorbid conditions may be particularly susceptible to access-related bleeding and complications from repetitive cannulation. Our goal is to assess the effect of anticoagulation therapy on outcomes after access creation.

Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - October 20, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: Andrew Kumpfbeck, Caron B. Rockman, Glenn R. Jacobowitz, Joanelle Z. Lugo, Michael E. Barfield, Larry A. Scher, Anjali A. Nigalaye, Karan Garg Source Type: research