More than 400,000 people in the United States are currently receiving hemodialysis as a life sustaining treatment for end stage renal disease. Patients that are affected by this illness must understand the differences that exist between the...

Maintaining a functional access is critically important for your hemodialysis treatment. However, we recognize that all accesses require maintenance. Due to this eventuality, it is extremely important that you keep in close contact with your...

Facing kidney failure has to be one of the toughest things one may undergo in their life. When your kidneys don't function as they should, your life takes a detour from the direction you had envisioned. This deviation means seeking the...

While treating you for certain medical conditions, your physician may choose to supply you with a central venous catheter (CVC). It is also referred to as a central line. It boasts the ability to smoothly deliver medication, nutrients, blood,...

As a follow-up to our previous hemodialysis post regarding the difference between an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) and an arteriovenous graft (AVG), this article focuses on understanding hemodialysis access problems and the important role a...