Velocity Changes in the Extracranial Artery Examination After Arteriovenous Fistula Placement

As the population ages, sonographers will be required to do increasing numbers of examinations for patients undergoing dialysis. The hemodynamic changes that result from the placement of an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) or a dialysis access graft in the upper extremity can significantly influence the final diagnosis of an extracranial carotid arterial sonographic evaluation. The case study presented demonstrates the importance of obtaining a complete patient history on the resulting differential diagnosis.

Source: Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography - January 23, 2014 Category: Radiology Authors: Green, J. C. Tags: Case Studies Source Type: research