Association between Severe Anemia and Outcomes of Hemodialysis Vascular Access

Background The vast majority of patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD) are anemic. The severity of anemia in these patients may influence the postoperative outcomes and the durability of vascular access. Thus, the purpose of this study is to assess the association between anemia and adverse outcomes in patients undergoing HD access placement (arteriovenous grafts and fistula). Methods Patients with chronic kidney disease stages IV and V recorded...