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Lead
University of Nebraska
The purpose of this study is to determine whether upper arm vessels increase in size following forearm loop arteriovenous graft placement, and if they do, characterize the timing of these changes.
Age
19–any
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
1. Age greater than or equal to 19 years
2. Planned forearm loop arteriovenous graft placement for hemodialysis or forearm loop arteriovenous graft placed within the previous 7 days.
3. Cephalic and/or basilic vein diameter greater than or equal to 2.5 mm at the antecubital fossa to the axilla prior to AVG placement
You may not be if
1. Age less than 19 years
2. Hemodialysis access other than forearm loop graft surgery placement
3. Cephalic and/or basilic vein diameter less than 2.5 mm at any point from the antecubital fossa to the axilla
4. Prior hemodialysis access surgery in the arm receiving the forearm loop graft
Clareo Health | Vascular Changes Following Forearm Loop Arteriovenous Graft Placement