Association Between Attempted Arteriovenous Fistula Creation and Mortality in People Starting Hemodialysis via a Catheter: A Multicenter, Retrospective Cohort Study
Background: In North America, most people start hemodialysis via a central venous catheter (“catheter”). These patients are counseled to undergo arteriovenous fistula (“fistula”) creation within weeks of starting hemodialysis because fistulas are associated with improved survival. Objectives: To det...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2021-07-01
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| Series: | Canadian Journal of Kidney Health and Disease |
| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1177/20543581211032846 |