American and European vascular access guidelines advise intensive surveillance of haemodialysis arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) with pre-emptive access intervention based on deterioration in access flow. The combination of physical examination, venous pressure and access flow might provide a better indicator of need for intervention and reduce the risk of AVF thrombosis and access loss.
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Tordoir, J. Early pre-emptive intervention might reduce AVF access loss. Nat Rev Nephrol 10, 9–10 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrneph.2013.255
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