- In a new study, researchers assessed how ethnicity impacts the success of arteriovenous grafts for dialysis.
- They report that African Americans are more likely to experience graft failure than other ethnicities.
- They also found that the presence of a radiology residency training program in hospitals helps eliminate graft failure risk.
- Further studies are needed to determine why African Americans are more likely to experience graft failure.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
This can lead to excess fluid and waste remaining in the blood and body. This can increase the risk for health conditions, including heart disease and stroke.
More than 800 million people around the world have CKD and it is one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide. In its final stages, CKD becomes advanced kidney failure (AKF)- when the kidneys no longer meet the body’s needs.
A common treatment option for AKF is
- Arteriovenous (AV) fistula: a direct connection between an artery and a vein, usually in the arm, via a tube
- Catheter: tubes that are connected to a large vein in the chest or neck for short-term use
- AV graft: an indirect connection between an artery and a vein via a tube or graft typically in the arm
While AV fistulas are the preferred method for dialysis, some people require an AV graft as their veins are too small or weak for a fistula. Studies
More than one maintenance procedure within 30 days
Recently, researchers investigated how demographic factors such…
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