Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3850947 | American Journal of Kidney Diseases | 2008 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
There was no evidence that screening with access blood flow measurements or Doppler ultrasound is of benefit to patients with grafts. Access blood flow screening may prevent access thrombosis in arteriovenous fistulas, but may not reduce the risk of access loss or extent of resource use. These findings have implications for clinical practice guidelines and for future research.
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Authors
Marcello MD, SM, Matthew MD, Natasha MMath, PStat, Kailash MD, Brenda PhD, MD, Alberta Kidney Disease Network Alberta Kidney Disease Network,