Vascular
access (VA) remains a major contributing factor to the morbidity and mortality
of hemodialysis (HD) patients. More than 30% of the hospitalizations of long
term hemodialysis patients in the United States are related to VA and
approximately $1 billion is spent annually to manage VA complications.
A
well-functioning VA is a matter of critical importance for the quality of life
of these patients and it is strongly associated with adequate dialysis and
prolonged technique and patient survival. However, it still remains the
Achille's heel of HD.The development of stenosis is the major factor that leads
to VA dysfunction and can eventually lead to thrombosis. It is therefore
reasonable to devise strategies for early detection of lesions within a VA
system before serious complications arise. Read more>>>>>>>>>>>
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