Publications

Background: The prevalence of hemodialysis patients is increasing, and it is important to create the arteriovenous fistula as early as possible to avoid hemodialysis by central venous catheter. International guidelines recommend arteriovenous fistula as the vascular access of first choice. Arteriovenous fistulae are associated with a failure rate of 23%. The success of an arteriovenous fistula can be evaluated intraoperatively by physical examination and by measuring the blood flow.

Objectives: The aim of the study is to describe the predictive value of various factors for fistula maturation in the context to the current literature.

Methods: We report on a prospective cohort study of 41 patients, undergoing a primary arteriovenous fistula at the upper extremity. The primary endpoint of the study was the successful fistula maturation after 6 weeks.

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A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines. Read more…

The American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) and the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI) recommend epiaortic ultrasound to reduce risk for  perioperative stroke. Read more…

The MiraQ system is recommended as a cost saving option for assessing graft flow during coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Read more…

The Task Force on Myocardial Revascularization of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) recommend graft assessment by TTFM and epiaortic HFUS prior to manipulation. Read more…