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Therapeutics Area<\/a><\/p>\n\n

Arteriovenous Fistula\/Graft<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

What is Arteriovenous Fistula (AVF)?<\/h2>\n\n

Arteriovenous Fistula (AVF)<\/strong> is an abnormal connection between an artery and a vein, bypassing the capillaries.<\/h3>\n\n

This results in high-pressure arterial blood flowing directly into a vein, which can cause enlargement of the vein and changes in blood circulation.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

What is an Arteriovenous Graft (AVG)?<\/h2>\n\n

Arteriovenous Graft (AVG)<\/strong> is an artificial connection between an artery and a vein using a synthetic tube or graft.<\/h3>\n\n

It is typically used in patients whose veins are too small or weak for a natural AVF.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

How Does It Happen?<\/h2>\n\n

Trauma\/Injury<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

A penetrating injury, such as a gunshot or stab wound, can create an AVF.<\/p><\/div>\n\n

Surgical Creation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

AVFs are surgically created for patients needing long-term hemodialysis (such as those with kidney failure).<\/p><\/div>\n\n

Medical Conditions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

AVFs can develop due to diseases like atherosclerosis<\/strong> (hardening of the arteries) or vasculitis<\/strong> (blood vessel inflammation).<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Who is at Risk?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n

Patients with Kidney Disease<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

AVF\/AVG is most commonly created for hemodialysis access<\/strong> in people with end-stage renal disease (ESRD)<\/strong>.<\/p><\/div>\n\n

People with Cardiovascular Disease<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Those with conditions like atherosclerosis or high blood pressure<\/strong> are at higher risk of developing AVFs.<\/p><\/div>\n\n

Individuals with Trauma or Surgery<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

A history of vascular surgery, injury, or medical procedures<\/strong> may increase the risk of AVF formation.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n

Patients with Genetic Disorders<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Conditions like Osler-Weber-Rendu syndrome (hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia)<\/strong> can cause AVFs.<\/p><\/div>\n\n

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