Abstract
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a major noncommunicable disorder and has become the 9th leading cause of death in the United States. Most patients with CKD in the United States choose hemodialysis as their treatment of choice. A functioning arteriovenous access is essential to reduce dependence on central venous catheters. An arteriovenous fistula (AVF), though the preferred access, has a major limitation with a high primary maturation failure rate. A functioning AVF requires well-preserved vessels, both arteries and veins, along with an acceptable cardiac pump function. Vessel preservation is crucial from a surgeon's perspective to create an AVF but is also relevant for maturation. More recently, concerns regarding the sequelae of transradial approach for percutaneous cardiac interventions have been raised. Educating and empowering the patient is the first step, but equally important is to educate all caregivers involved in providing care to a patient with advanced CKD. The current review evaluates the strategies used to preserve peripheral veins, central veins, and peripheral arteries.
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