Background: The continuity of arteriovenous fistula (AVF) patency is essential for effective hemodialysis. In the present study, we aimed to investigate the relationship between AVF patency and atherogenic index of plasma (AIP) in patients with native proximal upper-extremity AVF.

Methods: A total of 143 patients with native proximal upper-extremity AVF created in our clinic between January 2014 and April 2022 were analyzed retrospectively. Those with at least 24 months of follow-up and intact AVF were defined as "Group 1" ( = 97), and those with AVF thrombosis were defined as "Group 2" ( = 46).

Results: The primary patency rates of the patient groups included in the study were found to be 88.1% at 6th month, 79% at 12th month, and 67.8% at 24th month. The mean AIP values that were calculated in Group 2 were found to be statistically significantly higher than the mean value calculated in Group 1 (0.30 ± 0.12 vs 0.20 ± 0.10,  < 0.001). In a multivariate logistic regression analysis made to identify the predictors of proximal upper-extremity AVF thrombosis development, total cholesterol (OR [odds ratio] = 2.259, 95% CI [confidence interval] = 1.468-3.475,  < 0.001), and triglyceride (OR = 13.777, 95% CI = 3.740-50.750,  < 0.001) were identified as independent predictors.

Conclusion: A significant relationship was detected in the analyses between the easily calculated AIP values and the development of AVF thrombosis. The AIP is a remarkable preoperative parameter regarding proximal upper-extremity AVF patency.

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