Right Ventricular Function After Creation of an Atriovenous Fistula in Patients With End Stage Renal Disease

Background Right ventricular (RV) dysfunction is associated with increased risk of heart failure and mortality in end stage renal disease (ESRD) patients. Accumulating evidence suggests an association between atriovenous fistula (AVF) and RV dysfunction; however, there is no adequate data on the relation between AVF characteristics and risk of RV dysfunction after AVF creation. Methods The study included 30 ESRD patients (median age: 44 years,...