Dialysis Access Intervention
Dialysis Access Intervention
What is it?

Sometimes called dialysis fistulogram/graft declotting, a dialysis access intervention helps to improve blood flow in the blood vessels and conduits that facilitate hemodialysis. These conduits, known as fistulas and grafts, can clog or narrow, which sometimes requires angioplasty, stenting, or other intervention to optimize flow.
Symptoms
Symptoms of chronic kidney disease include nausea, loss of appetite, fatigue, problems sleeping, muscle twitches and cramps, chest pain, changes in how much you urinate, and high blood pressure.
Risk Factors
Risk factors of kidney disease include diabetes, smoking, obesity, family history, abnormal kidney structure, and older age.
Before Your Exam
Be sure to inform your radiologist if you are pregnant or may be pregnant and go over any recent illnesses, allergies, and medications you may have. You may need to stop taking NSAIDs or blood thinners in the days leading up to the exam. Wear comfortable clothing and leave jewelry at home.
Time required for your exam
Dialysis access intervention typically takes 1 to 2 hours.

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10123 SE Market Street
Portland, Oregon 97216
503.251.6137
Gresham Imaging Center
831 NW Council Drive
Gresham, Oregon 97030
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Clackamas Medical Plaza
10151 SE Sunnyside Rd Ste 100
Clackamas, Oregon 97015
503.251.6137
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1700 E. 19th Street
The Dalles, Oregon 97058
541.296.7251
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