High-output cardiac failure related to hemodialysis arteriovenous fistula.
Among the multiple etiologies for congestive heart failure in patients with end-stage renal disease, the contribution of hemodialysis fistulas to the myocardial work load is often overlooked. We recently cared for a patient with high-output cardiac failure from an arteriovenous fistula and review the features and pathophysiology of this condition.
Bailey
W B
WB
Department of Internal Medicine, UAMS Medical Center, USA.
Talley
J D
JD
D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D004452:Echocardiography; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged