A Novel Wireless Photoplethysmography Blood-Flow Volume Sensor for Assessing Arteriovenous Fistula of Hemodialysis Patients

2017 ◽  
Vol 64 (12) ◽  
pp. 9626-9635 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pei-Yu Chiang ◽  
Paul C.-P. Chao ◽  
Der-Cherng Tarng ◽  
Chih-Yu Yang
Keyword(s):  
Blood Flow ◽  
Arteriovenous Fistula ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Flow Volume ◽  
Blood Flow Volume ◽  
Volume Sensor

Quantitative Evaluation of the Systemic Effects of Transposed Basilic Vein to Brachial Artery Arteriovenous Fistula: A Prospective Study

2008 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 285-290 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. Saratzis ◽  
A. Saratzis ◽  
P.A. Sarafidis ◽  
N. Melas ◽  
K. Ktenidis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Flow ◽  
Arterial Pressure ◽  
Arteriovenous Fistula ◽  
Cardiac Failure ◽  
Brachial Artery ◽  
Systemic Arterial Pressure ◽  
Flow Volume ◽  
Basilic Vein ◽  
Blood Flow Volume ◽  
Steal Syndrome

Background The transposed basilic vein to brachial artery arteriovenous fistula (BBAVF) constitutes an alternative autogenous vascular access (VA) site for chronic hemodialysis (HD); however, the hemodynamic effects of this procedure have not been adequately studied. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of BBAVF on systemic arterial pressure, cardiac function, and upper limb ischemia (ischemic steal syndrome) utilizing reproducible quantitative methods. Methods Ten consecutive patients (eight males; mean age: 65.10 ± 2.87 yrs) scheduled to undergo a brachial-basilic vein transposition were included, excluding patients with cardiac failure. Blood flow volume at the level of the AVF, systemic arterial pressure (SAP), cardiac output (CO) and digital brachial index (DBI) were measured intra-operatively, before and after the creation of the BBAVF, and post-operatively on the 30th post-operative day and on the 3rd post-operative month. Results SAP and DBI at 30 days and 3 months post-operatively were significantly lower compared to baseline. CO at 30 days and 3 months post-operatively was significantly higher compared to baseline; however, none of the patients developed cardiac failure. DBI remained ≥0.6 at 3 months, except in one case (0.59). Blood flow volume at the level of the AVF was positively correlated with CO levels on the 30th post-operative day. Mean clinical follow-up was 12 months (range: 4–15 months). In two cases (20%) the AVF was thrombosed (4th and 10th post-operative month). Conclusion This prospective quantitative study proves that the BBAVF does impact significantly upon SAP, CO, and DBI; however, it is safe in terms of high-output cardiac failure and ischemic steal syndrome. The authors state that they do not have any commercial, proprietary, or financial interest in any products or companies described in this article.

Analysis of factors for post–percutaneous transluminal angioplasty primary patency rate in hemodialysis vascular access

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (6) ◽  
pp. 892-899
Author(s):  
Kanyu Miyamoto ◽  
Takashi Sato ◽  
Keisuke Momohara ◽  
Sumihisa Ono ◽  
Makoto Yamaguchi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Blood Flow ◽  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Arteriovenous Fistula ◽  
Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty ◽  
Transluminal Angioplasty ◽  
Primary Patency ◽  
Hazard Ratio ◽  
Flow Volume ◽  
Blood Flow Volume ◽  
Percutaneous Transluminal

Background: Although percutaneous transluminal angioplasty has been established as a first-line therapy for access failure in dialysis, there are few reports on primary patency after percutaneous transluminal angioplasty. We investigated factors associated with primary patency following the first percutaneous transluminal angioplasty performed after vascular access construction in patients with arteriovenous fistula, including blood flow volume before and after percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and previously reported factors. Methods: We used medical records at six dialysis centers to retrospectively identify and analyze prognostic factors for primary patency after percutaneous transluminal angioplasty in 159 patients with arteriovenous fistula who underwent initial percutaneous transluminal angioplasty after vascular access construction. Results: Multivariate analysis with the Cox proportional hazard model showed that primary patency after percutaneous transluminal angioplasty in patients with arteriovenous fistula was significantly associated with lesion length (hazard ratio, 1.76; 95% confidence interval, 1.01–3.07; P = 0.045), and blood flow volume after percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (hazard ratio, 0.71; 95% confidence interval, 0.60–0.84; P < 0.001). When blood flow volume after percutaneous transluminal angioplasty was classified into three categories, risks of outcome events defining the end of primary patency after percutaneous transluminal angioplasty were significantly lower for 400–630 mL/min (hazard ratio, 0.38; 95% confidence interval, 0.21–0.68; P = 0.001) and >630 mL/min (hazard ratio, 0.16; 95% confidence interval, 0.06–0.40; P < 0.001) compared with <400 mL/min. Conclusion: Our study showed that blood flow volume after percutaneous transluminal angioplasty is an important prognostic factor for primary patency after percutaneous transluminal angioplasty in patients with arteriovenous fistula.

Characteristics of non-mature but functional autogenous radiocephalic fistulas in hemodialysis patients: A prospective cohort study

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 636-645
Author(s):  
Dongliang Zhang ◽  
Zhoucang Zhang ◽  
Li Wan ◽  
Jingjing Chang ◽  
Rui Zhao
Keyword(s):  
Blood Flow ◽  
Arteriovenous Fistula ◽  
Resistance Index ◽  
Vessel Diameter ◽  
Flow Volume ◽  
Arteriovenous Fistulas ◽  
Blood Flow Volume ◽  
Fistula Maturation ◽  
Arteriovenous Fistula Maturation ◽  
Baseline Diameter

Target: To compare the ultrasound characteristics between functional, mature arteriovenous fistulas and functional, non-mature arteriovenous fistulas and to identify the predictors of arteriovenous fistula maturation in the forearm. Methods: Patients with newly set-up functional arteriovenous fistulas were enrolled in this prospective cohort study. Ultrasound examinations were conducted pre-operatively and post-operatively. The inner vessel diameter, blood flow volume, and resistance index were measured and compared between the maturation group (Group M) and non-maturation group (Group N). Baseline parameters were calculated to determine the predictors of non-maturation of arteriovenous fistulas. Results: All 52 patients with functional arteriovenous fistulas, who were categorized into Group M (25 patients, 48.08%) and Group N (27 patients, 51.92%), finished 24 weeks of follow-up after arteriovenous fistula surgery. The arteriovenous fistulas displayed a significant and rapid increase in the vessel diameter (mean increase of 1.34 times in the arteries and 1.92 times in the veins) and blood flow volume (mean increase of 9.29 times of the arteries and 43.66 times of the veins) and a decrease in the resistance index (mean decrease in 48.00% in the arteries) 8 weeks after surgery. Group N had a lesser increase in the vessel diameters (1.78 times vs 2.06 times, t = −3.136, p = 0.003) and blood flow volume (33.98 times vs 54.11 times, t = −2.383, p = 0.021) of the cephalic vein draining segments (a6) than Group M. The baseline diameter of a6 was the only independent predictor (regression coefficient = 26.229, p = 0.008) of maturation of the functional arteriovenous fistulas after correcting for sex, age, diabetes kidney disease, weight, and height. Conclusion: The baseline diameter of the cephalic vein was the only predictor of arteriovenous fistula maturation based on the pre-operative ultrasound measurements in Chinese hemodialysis patients.

scholarly journals The Relationship between the Blood Flow Volume of the Arteriovenous Fistula and its Early Effect on the Pulmonary Artery Pressure and the Left Ventricular Dimensions and Functions

QJM ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 113 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
A A Lotfy ◽  
E M Elfiky ◽  
A N Ali ◽  
O A Diab
Keyword(s):  
Blood Flow ◽  
Pulmonary Artery ◽  
Arteriovenous Fistula ◽  
Pulmonary Artery Pressure ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
P Value ◽  
Flow Volume ◽  
Blood Flow Volume ◽  
A Value ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background Cardiovascular complications are leading cause of the death in hemodialysis patients. One of these complications is pulmonary hypertension which complicates chronic renal failure in 12–45% of cases and causes an increase in all-cause mortality of 2-3 folds in the dialysis population. Another complication is left ventricular hypertrophy which is a strong predictor of morbidity and mortality in patients with ESRD. Arteriovenous fistulas increase cardiac output and lead to significant increases in both the mass and the diameter of the left ventricular wall in the long-term duration. There is evidence that A-V fistula creation is a major risk factor for developing a new onset Congestive Heart Failure Aim of the Work Our study aimed to assess the relationship between blood flow volume of arteriovenous fistula (AVF) and its effect on the Pulmonary Artery Pressure (PAP) and the Left Ventricular (LV) dimensions and functions and to find out the cut off value of the AVF blood flow volume above which the cardiac dimensions and functions start to get affected. Methods and Results The study included 50 individuals selected from Internal Medicine and Nephrology outpatient clinics and inpatient wards at Ain Shams University Hospitals during the period from November 2016 until October 2018 who underwent full echocardiography studies once at the beginning of the study and once after 3 months and also underwent Duplex sonography on arteriovenous fistula to measure blood flow rate. The results showed that after 3 months the only significant changes were the ejection fraction (P-value of 0.029), the fractional shortening (P-value of 0.009), and the E/A ratio (p-value of 0.005). Also, the results showed a correlation between AVF blood flow volume and LV internal dimensions. Left ventricular end-diastolic diameter (LVEDD) and Left ventricular end-systolic diameter (LVESD) increased significantly in patients with AVF blood flow volume of 1010 ml/min or above and 1120 ml/min or above respectively. Surprisingly, PASP showed no statistically significant change in our study. Conclusion Our study concluded that high flow AVF affect cardiac dimensions and functions. We proved that a cut off value of AVF blood flow volume affecting LV dimensions and functions can be reached and in our study, a value of 1010 ml/min or above affected the LVEDD and a value of 1120 ml/min or above affected the LVESD. Surprisingly, in our study, the PASP did not show a positive correlation with AVF blood flow volume.

Photoplethysmography Signals Processing Using Polynomial Profile Fitting for Measuring the Blood Flow Volume in Arteriovenous Fistula

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul C.-P. Chao ◽  
Pei-Yu Chiang
Keyword(s):  
Signal Processing ◽  
Blood Flow ◽  
Arteriovenous Fistula ◽  
Flow Volume ◽  
Blood Flow Volume ◽  
Lower Error ◽  
Profile Fitting ◽  
Conventional Methods

In this work, a new photoplethysmography (PPG) signal processing methodology using polynomial profile fitting for measuring blood flow volume (BFV) in arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is proposed. After calibration, the experiment results using proposed method shows higher correlation (R = 0.7883) and lower error (RMSE = 109 ml/min) compared to the ones using conventional methods (R = 0.3212, RMSE = 168 ml/min).

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