If you’re living with advanced kidney disease, preparing for dialysis can feel overwhelming. One crucial decision is how your blood will be accessed for treatment. While there are different options, ...

In a related press release, lead author Gerald A. Beathard, MD, PhD, of the University of Texas Medical Branch, said, “The dramatic difference in durability between the endovascular fistulas and the ...

The successful creation and use of arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) for vascular access for dialysis patients varies considerably between countries, despite national guidelines that uniformly recommend ...

A new study shows that for those individuals with chronic kidney disease, it doesn't matter if you're young or old: arteriovenous (AV) fistulas remain the gold standard for maintaining access to one's ...

The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) published new practice guidance for the creation of percutaneous arteriovenous fistulas (pAVFs) for dialysis access. The guidance was published online in ...

Venova Medical Announces First Subjects Enrolled in VENOS-3 Pivotal IDE Study of the Velocity (R) Percutaneous AVF System The Velocity System is a next generation percutaneous AVF technology designed ...

Among older patients undergoing hemodialysis, outcomes achieved with fistulas vs. grafts vary significantly by race/ethnicity, according to recent findings. In the study, researchers reviewed Medicare ...

Pilot study reveals AV fistula can increase cardiac output and dilation of all heart chambers. Study of AV fistula using cardiovascular MRI reveals increased cardiac output, dilation of heart chambers ...

In a study, vonapanitase did not improve primary patency compared with placebo, but did improve secondary patency and fistula use for hemodialysis. ORLANDO, Fla.—Vonapanitase, an investigational drug ...

The cost of emergency dialysis is estimated to be eight times that of in-center dialysis. A new study reveals that a ...