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Thrombophilia and arteriovenous fistula survival in ESRD.
Clinical journal of the American Society of Nephrology : CJASN - 1 Jun 2013
Salmela Birgitta, Hartman Jari, Peltonen Seija, Albäck Anders, Lassila Riitta
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The role of thrombophilia in failing arteriovenous fistula (AVF) among patients with ESRD undergoing hemodialysis is not established. This study aimed to assess whether AVF primary patency is associated with thrombophilia and coagulation abnormalities. DESIGN, SETTING, PARTICIPANTS, & MEASUREMENTS: This observational study screened 219 patients between 2002 and 2004 for thrombophilia...
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