Dialysis arteriovenous access monitoring and surveillance according to the 2017 Spanish Guidelines.

The Spanish Multidisciplinary Group on Vascular Access (GEMAV), which includes experts from the five scientific societies involved (nephrology (S.E.N.

Predictors of early failure and secondary patency in native arteriovenous fistulas for hemodialysis.

Background: Native arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is considered the gold standard of vascular access for hemodialysis due to its longer survival, fewer complications, lower mortality and costs. Patency is important for effective dialysis treatment and this remains a challenge in nephrology. There are no well-defined prognostic factors for early and long-term AVF survival.

Spanish Clinical Guidelines on Vascular Access for Haemodialysis.

Vascular access for haemodialysis is key in renal patients both due to its associated morbidity and mortality and due to its impact on quality of life. The process, from the creation and maintenance of vascular access to the treatment of its complications, represents a challenge when it comes to decision-making, due to the complexity of the existing disease and the diversity of the specialities involved. With a view to finding a common approach, the Spanish Multidisciplinary Group on Vascular Access (GEMAV), which includes experts from the five scientific societies involved (nephrology [S.

Cryoplasty as endovascular treatment in the femoropopliteal region: hemodynamic results and follow-up at one year.

Background: Cryoplasty represents an alternative endovascular approach to current techniques for femoropopliteal occlusive disease treatment. Its theoretical advantage compared to angioplasty is associated with the lower appearance of recoil, dissection, and intimal hyperplasia. The aim of this study is to assess the efficacy of cryoplasty in femoropopliteal disease.