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==Background==
==Background==
*Occurs when >20% of cardiac output is diverted through the access
*[[High-output heart failure]] that occurs when >20% of cardiac output is diverted through the dialysis access


==Clinical Features==
==Clinical Features==
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==Differential Diagnosis==
==Differential Diagnosis==
{{AV shunt complications DDX}}
{{AV shunt complications DDX}}
===High-output heart failure===
{{Template:High-output heart failure DDX}}


==Workup==
==Workup==
*Doppler US can accurately measure access flow rate and establish the diagnosis
*Doppler [[ultrasound]] can accurately measure access flow rate and establish the diagnosis


==Management==
==Management==
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==Disposition==
==Disposition==
*Admit


==See Also==
==See Also==
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==External Links==
==External Links==


==Sources==
==References==
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[[Category:Renal]]
[[Category:Cardiology]]

Latest revision as of 00:39, 11 February 2021

Background

Clinical Features

  • Branham sign (drop in HR after temporary access occlusion) is diagnostic

Differential Diagnosis

AV Fistula Complications

High-output heart failure

Workup

  • Doppler ultrasound can accurately measure access flow rate and establish the diagnosis

Management

  • Surgical banding of the access

Disposition

  • Admit

See Also

External Links

References