Vascular Access for Kidney Patients
Specialized Solutions for Kidney Patients with High Blood Flow
Vascular Access for Chronic Dialysis Patients
Chronic dialysis patients require high-flow vascular access to perform effective renal replacement sessions. This is achieved either through the creation of a (a) arteriovenous fistula using the patient’s own veins or (b) synthetic grafts when a fistula is not feasible.
According to current guidelines, the use of (c) permanent central venous catheters as long-term vascular access should only be considered when no other option for arteriovenous access of type (a) or (b) is available, as they are associated with higher mortality rates compared to arteriovenous fistulas.
Finally, with the support of medical technology, vascular therapy can safely provide solutions for patients who have no vascular access or need to have their permanent central venous catheters removed.
Arteriovenous Fistula (a)
Creation of a fistula using the patient’s own veins to achieve optimal blood flow.
Synthetic Grafts (b)
An alternative solution using synthetic grafts when a fistula is not feasible.
Central Catheters (c)
A last-resort option when no other form of arteriovenous access is possible.
Long-term Vascular Access in Patients with Kidney Disease and in Chronic Hemodialysis Patients.
Considering that vascular access (fistula or graft) is punctured consistently 3 times every week, a cornerstone for the uninterrupted function of a kidney patient’s vascular access is its ongoing and regular monitoring with vascular ultrasound by experienced and properly trained staff.
At Vascular Therapy, we responsibly undertake the regular monitoring of our kidney patients’ vascular access with detailed mapping, detection of potential stenoses, and reliable flow measurement.
This allows us to intervene in time so that thrombosis (loss) of the vascular access is avoided.
Vascular ultrasounds by experienced staff to detect possible stenoses
Detailed
Mapping
Reliable measurement of blood flow for timely intervention
Flow Measurement
Continuous surveillance for uninterrupted function
Regular Monitoring
Timely intervention to avoid loss of vascular access
Thrombosis Prevention
The vascular surgeon performs detailed mapping of the vascular access using ultrasound technology
Emergency Dysfunction Management
Even in the event that a kidney patient’s vascular access suddenly stops functioning (fistula thrombosis, arteriovenous graft thrombosis, malfunction of a permanent central venous catheter) , at Vascular Therapy we take responsibility for correcting the problem to ensure the patient returns to dialysis sessions as quickly as possible.
Fistula Thrombosis
Immediate intervention to restore function
Graft Thrombosis
Urgent procedure to correct the issue
Catheter Dysfunction
Rapid resolution to continue hemodialysis
Quick Return to Dialysis Sessions
We take care of immediate correction of any problem for your safety and health
