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Title of the article
The relationship between the flow of arteriovenous fistula and cardiac output in haemodialysis patients.
Authors

Basile C, Lomonte C, Vernaglione L, Casucci F, Antonelli M, Losurdo N.

Journal
Nephrol Dial Transplant. 2008 Jan;23(1):282-7. Epub 2007 Oct 17.
Subject Consultant

R. Vanholder

Score (1 to 3 stars)

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Comments

Relationship between cardiac output and fistula flow, be it not entirely straightforward. High risk for cardiac failure for Qa > 2.0 L/min.