What is it about?
CKD patients with cardiac pacemaker are likely to have subclinical stenosis of central veins. The review focuses on preventive measures to preserve central veins
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Why is it important?
Central vein patency is vital for a well functioning permanent vascular access for dialysis.
Perspectives
Long term patency of central veins is crucial to creating a successful functioning arteriovenous fistula or graft. Central vein preservation is often not considered while treating cardiac problems.
Dr Tushar Vachharajani
Cleveland Clinic
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This page is a summary of: Subcutaneous defibrillators for dialysis patients, Hemodialysis International, June 2017, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1111/hdi.12577.
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