av-Guardian Makes AV Fistula Access Easy for Dialysis

To perform hemodialysis, vascular access needs to be available on a regular basis. Veins are naturally too fragile for this, but arteries are too deep seated to be tapped frequently. Arteriovenous (AV) fistulas, which link an artery and a nearby vein, are typically created to overcome this since after only a few weeks the vein becomes much mor (Read more...)

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