Effect of Clopidogrel on Early Failure of Arteriovenous Fistulas for Hemodialysis

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Authors

Laura M. Dember · Boston University

Gerald J. Beck · Cleveland Clinic

Michael Allon · University of Alabama

James A. Delmez · Washington University in St. Louis

Bradley S. Dixon · University of Iowa

Arthur Greenberg · Duke University

Jonathan Himmelfarb

Abstract

Clopidogrel reduces the frequency of early thrombosis of new arteriovenous fistulas but does not increase the proportion of fistulas that become suitable for dialysis. Trial Registration clinicaltrials.gov Identifier: NCT00067119.

Topics & Keywords

Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis Vascular Procedures and Complications Dialysis and Renal Disease Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAMA

Volume 299, Issue 18, pp. 2164-2164

DOI: 10.1001/jama.299.18.2164

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