Subclavian artery- internal jugular vein fistula and heart failure: complication of internal jugular vein catheterization.

Hemodialysis in patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) requires vascular access which can be either temporary or permanent. However, these procedures are not without complications. Arterial puncture is the most common immediate complication and pseudoaneurysm formation is the most common late sequel of internal jugular venous catheterization (IJVC).

The changing pattern of renal amyloidosis in Indian subcontinent: two decades of experience from a single center.

Background: Renal amyloidosis is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among the patients of systemic amyloidosis. The causes of amyloidosis vary from country to country and from time to time at individual center.

Aim: This study investigates the changes in epidemiological and clinical profile of renal amyloidosis in recent years.