AV Fistula Salvage Angioplasty
AV fistula angioplasty (balloon / stent) is similar to any angioplasty done for heart or leg vessel blockage.
What is the purpose of doing AV Fistula angioplasty? | |
To save your failing AV fistula, before it stops working. | |
When do I need angioplasty for my AV-fistula? | |
You may need to see a vascular specialist urgently for angioplasty when:
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How it’s done? | |
By doing a small puncture in blood vessel, guide wire along with catheter is introduced into AV fistula. Blocked area is crossed with wire & balloon is inflated in that area. Balloon broadens the narrowed vessel & blood flow is again normalized in AV fistula. Sometimes your vascular surgery doctor may feel need to put a stent to keep fistula open for longer duration. BeforeBalloon inflationAfter | |
Duration of procedure? When can I take discharge? | |
1 hour is procedure time. You can get admitted in morning & take discharge by late afternoon. | |
When can I restart doing dialysis from same AV Fistula? | |
From next day. |
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