Arteriovenous Fistula for Dialysis | Dr. Rahul Agarwal | CARE Hospitals, HITEC City

In this video Dr. Rahul Agarwal, Consultant Vascular Endovascular Surgeon at Care Hospitals, HITEC City explains about arteriovenous fistula for dialysis. He explains that there are 2 types of dialysis: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. In hemodialysis, blood is taken from the body, filtered through a machine, and returned back. For this process, the patient needs an access point. There are 3 options: arteriovenous fistula (created in the hand or leg), perm cath (a synthetic catheter in the central veins), or HD sheath (in emergencies). Peritoneal dialysis involves a catheter placed in the stomach. An arteriovenous fistula is a surgically created connection between an artery and a vein. This allows high blood flow, enlarging the vein for easy puncturing during dialysis. He informs that arteriovenous fistula is the preferred option for long-term hemodialysis and it is of 3 types: radio cephalic or forearm fistula (near the wrist), brachiocephalic or cubital fistula (in the elbow), and a rare option in the lower limbs called superficial femoral vein transposition. #CAREHospitals #TransformingHealthcare #dialysis #kidneydialysis To know more about Dr. Rahul Agarwal, visit https://www.carehospitals.com/doctor/hyderabad/banjara-hills/rahul-agarwal-vascular-surgeonFor consultation call - 040 6720 6588CARE Hospitals Group is a multi-specialty healthcare provider with 16 healthcare facilities serving 8 cities across 6 states in India. Today CARE Hospitals Group is the regional leader in South and Central India and is among the top 5 Pan-Indian hospital chains. It delivers comprehensive care in over 30 clinical specialties such as Cardiac Sciences, Oncology, Neurosciences, Renal Sciences, Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement, ENT, Vascular Surgery, Emergency & Trauma, and Integrated Organ Transplants to name a few. With its state-of-the-art infrastructure, an internationally-certified team of eminent doctors, and a caring environment, CARE Hospitals Group is the preferred healthcare destination for people living in India and abroad. To know more visit our website - https://www.carehospitals.com/ Social Media Links: https://www.facebook.com/carehospitalsindia https://www.instagram.com/care.hospitalshttps://twitter.com/CareHospitalsIn https://www.youtube.com/c/CAREHospitalsIndia