The outcome of the primary vascular access and its translation into prevalent access use rates in chronic haemodialysis patients

摘要

BackgroundThe American Fistula First Breakthrough Initiative currently aims for a 66% arterio-venous fistula (AVF) rate, while in the UK, best practice tariffs target AVF and arterio-venous graft (AVG) rates of 85%. The present study aims to assess whether these goals can be achieved.