Arteriovenous Fistula Maturation in Prevalent Hemodialysis Patients in the United States: A National Study.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) are the preferred form of hemodialysis vascular access, but maturation failures occur frequently, often resulting in prolonged catheter use. We sought to characterize AVF maturation in a national sample of prevalent hemodialysis patients in the United States. STUDY DESIGN:Nonconcurrent observational cohort study. SETTING & PARTICIPANTS:Prevalent hemodialysis patients having had at least 1 new AVF placed during 2013, as identified using Medicare claims data in the US Renal Data System. PREDICTORS:Demographics, geographic location, dialysis vintage, comorbid conditions. OUTCOMES:Successful maturation following placement defined by subsequent use identified using monthly CROWNWeb data. MEASUREMENTS:AVF maturation rates were compared across strata of pr

SUBMITTER: Woodside KJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6551206 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature