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{{AV shunt complications DDX}}
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==Diagnosis==
==Evaluation==
*Consider US of AV shunt
*Consider [[ultrasound]] of AV shunt
*CBC  
*CBC  
*Chem 7
*Chem 7
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==Management==
==Management==
*Stenosis and even thrombosis are not emergencies, but must be intervened on within 24 hours
*Stenosis and even thrombosis are not emergencies, but must be intervened on within 48 hours<ref>Tordoir J, et al. 7. Treatment of stenosis and thrombosis in AV fistulae and AV grafts. EBPG on Vascular Access. ii103-ii106.</ref>
*Consider discussing with vascular surgeon that placed AV shunt
*Consider discussing with vascular surgeon that placed AV shunt
*Consult Interventional Radiology for clot thrombolysis
*Consult Interventional Radiology for clot [[thrombolysis]]
**Can be treated w/in 24hr by angiographic clot removal or angioplasty
**Can be treated within 24hr by angiographic clot removal or angioplasty
**Thrombosis of vascular access can be treated w/ direct injection of alteplase 2.2mg
**Thrombosis of vascular access can be treated with direct injection of [[alteplase]] 2.2mg


==Disposition==
==Disposition==
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==External Links==
==External Links==


==Sources==


==References==
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[[Category:Nephro]]
[[Category:Renal]]
[[Category:Vascular]]
[[Category:Vascular]]

Latest revision as of 16:12, 16 October 2019

Background

  • AV shunt/fistula for dialysis
  • Most common causes of inadequate dialysis flow
    • Loss of bruit and thrill over access

Clinical Features

  • Hard clot palpated in normally soft AV shunt
  • Lessened or absent thrill

Differential Diagnosis

AV Fistula Complications

Evaluation

Management

  • Stenosis and even thrombosis are not emergencies, but must be intervened on within 48 hours[1]
  • Consider discussing with vascular surgeon that placed AV shunt
  • Consult Interventional Radiology for clot thrombolysis
    • Can be treated within 24hr by angiographic clot removal or angioplasty
    • Thrombosis of vascular access can be treated with direct injection of alteplase 2.2mg

Disposition

  • Home, if resolved

See Also

External Links

References

  1. Tordoir J, et al. 7. Treatment of stenosis and thrombosis in AV fistulae and AV grafts. EBPG on Vascular Access. ii103-ii106.