Dialysis is a preferable treatment for kidney failure patients with a GFR (glomerular filtration rate) of less than 15. In this procedure, toxins, wastes, and excessive electrolytes are removed from the blood. The types include hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and continous renal replacement therapy (CRRT).
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My FIL's right hand is partially amputated. What are the other options for AV fistula placement?
Query: Hello doctor, This query is for my father in law aged. He is 58 years old and is diabetic and currently under medication for BP also. He has a history of two major heart attacks. In the last five years, he did not have any major heart issues. Recently due to extensive amount of medications taken f... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are three main types of AVF (arteriovenous fistula). The radiocephalic fistula is a forearm fistula created by anastomosing the side of a radial artery to the end of a cephalic vein. It is also referred to as the Brescia-Cimino fistula. The brachiocephalic fistul... Read Full »