Native arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is the vascular access of choice for hemodialysis patients.
Compared with grafts and central venous catheters, AVFs last longer and are associated …

Distal hypoperfusion ischemic syndrome (DHIS), commonly referred to as hand ischemia or
“steal” after dialysis access placement, occurs in 5–10% of cases when the brachial artery is …

The majority of patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) have anatomy suitable for
arteriovenous fistula creation. Clinical examination supplemented with duplex Doppler …

A functioning vascular access is a critical requirement to improve the quality of life in
hemodialysis patients, so monitoring and surveillance of vascular access play key roles in …

Purpose To compare the outcomes of vascular access (VA) procedures performed using
physical examination (PE) alone to PE and ultrasound vein mapping for assessment of …

Purpose To increase the proportion of dialysis patients using native arteriovenous fistulae
(AVF), improved selection of the most appropriate procedure must be coupled with early …

BACKGROUND: An Arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is a creation of the natural blood vessels. It
is a “gate of life” for the patients on hemodialysis. AIM: The study aimed to analyze the …

Described herein are cryolipolysis devices, systems, and methods for facilitating
percutaneous access to a target blood vessel by performing cryolipolysis on subcutaneous …

Described here are devices, systems, and methods for forming a fistula between two blood
vessels. The systems may comprise a first catheter including a housing and an electrode …

Described here are devices, systems, and methods for improving blood flow in a vessel.
Generally, the method may comprise advancing a catheter into a first vessel proxi mal to an …