title: The cardiovascular effects of arteriovenous fistulas in chronic kidney disease: a cause for concern?
abstract: Arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) are the preferred type of vascular access, but relatively little is known regarding their effects on cardiovascular remodeling and cardiac function. The following is a review regarding the immediate and long-term complications associated with AVF creation, including the development of left ventricular hypertrophy, high-output cardiac failure, exacerbation of coronary ischemia, and the possible contribution to the development of central vein stenosis.
authors.forename: Jennifer M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: MacRae
authors.forename: Adeera
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Levin
authors.forename: Israel
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Belenkie
mesh_terms: D001166:Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic / Q000503:physiopathology; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D007676:Kidney Failure, Chronic / Q000628:therapy*; D006435:Renal Dialysis; D013350:Subclavian Vein / Q000503:physiopathology