Application of Intravascular Ultrasound in End-Stage Renal Patients with Central Venous Occlusive Disease

Methodist Debakey Cardiovasc J. 2018 Jul-Sep;14(3):196-199. doi: 10.14797/mdcj-14-3-196.

Abstract

Central venous occlusive disease is frequently observed in patients with end-stage renal disease. Venography remains the gold standard for diagnosis, but intravascular ultrasound is a potentially beneficial adjunct that may positively influence intervention.

Keywords: ESRD; IVUS; central venous stenosis; end-stage renal disease; intravascular ultrasound.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Angiography, Digital Subtraction
  • Catheter Obstruction*
  • Catheterization, Central Venous / adverse effects*
  • Constriction, Pathologic
  • Humans
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / diagnosis
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / epidemiology
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / physiopathology
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / therapy*
  • Phlebography / methods
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Renal Dialysis / adverse effects*
  • Risk Factors
  • Ultrasonography, Interventional*
  • Vascular Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Vascular Diseases / epidemiology
  • Vascular Diseases / physiopathology
  • Veins / diagnostic imaging*
  • Veins / physiopathology