Understanding AV Fistula Creation

An arteriovenous (AV) fistula is a surgically created connection between an artery and a vein, usually in the arm. This procedure is crucial for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who require Hemodialysis. The AV fistula provides a durable and efficient access point for dialysis, enabling effective treatment and improving the quality of life for patients.

An AV Fistula is a connection, made by a vascular surgeon, of a vein to an artery. Arteries carry blood from the heart to the body, while veins carry blood from the body back to the heart.

• It is usually placed in forearm or upper arm.
• An AV Fistula causes extra pressure & extra blood to flow into the vein, making it grow large & strong. The larger vein provides easy, reliable access to blood vessels.
• Without this kind of access, regular hemodialysis sessions would not be possible.

AV Fistula is considered the best option because it:

• Provides highest blood flow for dialysis
• Less likely to become infected / clot
• Lasts longer
• It is done under local anesthesia & most patients go home after outpatient surgery!

Other types of vascular access:

• AV Graft
• Catheter

AV Graft:

• If problems with your veins prevent you from having AV Fistula, you may need an AV Graft. Here a man-made tube is used to connect an artery to a vein. AV Graft can be used soon after surgery for dialysis.
• However, they are more likely to have problems with infection & blockage.

Venous Catheter:

• It is a tube inserted into a vein in the neck, chest or leg near the groin, usually only for short term hemodialysis.

At Vista Vascular, we are dedicated to improving the lives of dialysis patients through expert AV fistula creation and salvage procedures. Trust us to provide the best AV fistula creation in Surat, backed by a team of the best doctors for AV fistula in Surat.