Impact of Arteriovenous Fistula on Cardiac Size and Function in Kidney Transplant Recipients: A Retrospective Evaluation of 5-Year Echocardiographic Outcome.

Abstract
OBJECTIVES The effect of a functioning arteriovenous fistula on cardiac function in kidney transplant recipients has not been thoroughly investigated. MATERIALS AND METHODS We retrospectively evaluated cardiac function in 99 renal transplant recipients using transthoracic echocardiography, with available follow-up at baseline and 2 and 5 years posttransplant. Patients were divided into 2 groups: a control group (n = 47) with no functioning...
Paper Details
Title
Impact of Arteriovenous Fistula on Cardiac Size and Function in Kidney Transplant Recipients: A Retrospective Evaluation of 5-Year Echocardiographic Outcome.
Published Date
Jun 10, 2019
Volume
17
Issue
5
Pages
619 - 626
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