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Trends in Mortality of Patients with Central Venous Catheters versus Arteriovenous Accesses for Hemodialysis.

Article C Peer reviewed Observational

Key takeaways

This study compared two ways to connect to dialysis. It looked at people who started with a catheter versus an artery-vein connection. It checked if death rates changed over time. This shows a link, not proof of cause. It helps doctors choose the best access for patients.

Who did this work

Roetker NS · Wetmore JB · Liu J · Gilbertson DT · Johansen KL

Source

Article · PubMed, CKD progression and prevention · 2026 Oct 22
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42911666/