Vascular Access Type, Inflammatory Markers, and Mortality in Incident Hemodialysis Patients: The Choices for Healthy Outcomes in Caring for End-Stage Renal Disease (CHOICE) Study

CVCs, compared with AVFs, are associated with a greater state of inflammation in incident hemodialysis patients, and the association of catheter use and mortality may be mediated by access-induced inflammation. Our findings support recommendations for the early removal or avoidance of CVC placements.