GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -An AV graft uses a synthetic tube to connect an artery and a vein for hemodialysis.

Detailed explanation-2: -Routine hemodialysis requires anticoagulation with heparin to prevent clotting in the extracorporeal circuit. Activated whole blood clotting times are used to measure the level of anticoagulation during dialysis.

Detailed explanation-3: -A dialysis shunt graft catheter aids the connection from a hemodialysis access point to a major artery. Hemodialysis refers to the mechanical treatment of blood to clean it of impurities and excess fluids when the body’s kidneys aren’t working properly.

Detailed explanation-4: -Heparin is widely used to prevent coagulation during hemodialysis. Although systemic anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents are commonly prescribed in the hemodialysis population, the safety and efficacy of heparin in the presence of these medications is unclear.

Detailed explanation-5: -Joining a vein and an artery together makes the blood vessel larger and stronger. This makes it easier to transfer your blood into the dialysis machine and back again.