TAVR Risky for Dialysis Patients
In a study of patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement, mortality was nearly twice as high among dialysis patients.
Hemodialysis
HEMODIALYSIS
1 in 5 Surgeons Not Meeting AVF Placement Goal
In a nationwide study, one fifth of surgeons had high AVG use rates, exceeding the guidelines threshold of 34%.
Study Identifies Risk Factors for Primary AVF Dysfunction in HD
High platelet counts and anemia are among the risk factors for arteriovenous fistula dysfunction in patients on hemodialysis.
T2Bacteria Panel Accurately IDs Bloodstream Infections
Mean time to species identification 3.61 to 7.70 hours, depending on number of samples tested
Upper Arm AVFs May Be the Better Option for Patients Initiating HD
In a study, upper arm arteriovenous fistulas were associated with better hemodialysis access survival.
Clinical Parameters Interrelate Prior to Dialysis
The interdependence of trajectories in patient parameters, such as albumin and white blood cell count, may suggest certain disease processes.
CRBSI Clinical Presentation Varies by Causative Pathogen
Patients with Staphylococcus aureus catheter-related bloodstream infections are the most likely to present with fever, rigor, or both, a study found.
Mortality Rate Lower With Arteriovenous Fistulas
Patients receiving hemodialysis with arteriovenous fistulas vs central venous catheters are less likely to die or be hospitalized.
High TSH Linked With Endothelial Dysfunction in HD
In a small study of hemodialysis patients, the highest 3 quartiles of serum thyrotropin were associated with nearly triple the risks for worse endothelial function.
Bleeding Risk Outweighs Stroke Risk in ESRD Patients With AFib
Even a low HAS-BLED score of 0 was associated with high risk for bleeding in this population: 5.6 per 100 patient-years.
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