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Risk of ‘feared’ ischemic steal syndrome comparable for tapered and non-tapered AVGs
In a recent systematic review and meta-analysis, Venkata Sai Jasty, from the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tuscon, Arizona, and colleagues found that the risk of ischemic steal syndrome, “one of the most feared complications in vascular access,”…
SAVE registry finds Surfacer system safe and effective
The Surfacer Inside-Out access catheter system device (Bluegrass Vascular) is safe and effective for patients with thoracic central venous obstruction requiring central venous access. That is the conclusion of the prospective, multicenter SAVE (Surfacer system to facilitate access in venous…
Artery-to-vein AVF technique found to improve hemodynamics, increasing maturation and patency
A new study carried out on both patients and rats shows that artery-to-vein configuration of arteriovenous fistulae (AVF) improves hemodynamics and decreases hyperplasia in the case of the latter, and leads to longer-term patency with reduced reintervention rates in patients.…
Ultrasound-guided PTA is a ‘valuable tool’ in vascular access stenosis
Routine ultrasound-guided percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) is a feasible treatment for native arteriovenous fistula (AVF) dysfunction, according to a recent study by Antonio Granata, MD, of “Cannizzaro” Hospital, Catania, Italy. The findings were published online on 25 July in the…
JVS study shows advantages of Ellipsys system in dialysis access creation
A new study shows significant benefits of the Ellipsys vascular access system (Avenu Medical) in easily and safely creating durable vascular access for end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients who require hemodialysis. The system also offers a standardized process for using…
CX 2020 LIVE: Vascular access session showcases new technologies, debate on place of endovascular fistula creation continues
CX 2020 LIVE’s Vascular Access Consensus panel, including (clockwise from top left): Roger Greenhalgh, Nick Inston, Domenico Valenti, Robert Jones, Robert Shahverdyan and Jennifer Hanko The CX 2020 LIVE Vascular Access Consensus session sparked global interest, with chair Nick Inston (Birmingham,…