title: The authors reply:.
authors: Katherine D
authors: KD
authors: Ellingson
authors: Priti R
authors: PR
authors: Patel
mesh_terms: D001166:Arteriovenous Shunt, Surgical / Q000401:mortality*; D002405:Catheterization, Central Venous / Q000401:mortality*; D005260:Female; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000401:mortality*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D006435:Renal Dialysis / Q000401:mortality*