Arterial stiffness alone does not explain arteriovenous fistula outcomes.

Introduction: Marked arterial adaptation is critical in permitting and sustaining the increased blood flow within an arteriovenous fistula (AVF). The aim of this investigation was to evaluate markers of arterial disease and their association with the early post-operative AVF outcomes.

Methods: We included all patients in whom an AVF had been performed after enrolment to the Renal Impairment In Secondary Care (RIISC) study.

Prediction of ESRD and death among people with CKD: the Chronic Renal Impairment in Birmingham (CRIB) prospective cohort study.

Background: Validated prediction scores are required to assess the risks of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and death in individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD).

Study Design: Prospective cohort study with validation in a separate cohort.

Setting & Participants: Cox regression was used to assess the relevance of baseline characteristics to risk of ESRD (mean follow-up, 4.