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Hemodialysis Vascular Access Decision-making by surgeonto Maximize Placement of Autogenous Arterial Venous Fistula

CBE ID
0259
1.4 Project
Renal Consensus Standards Endorsement Maintenance
Endorsement Status
Endorsement Removed
1.1 New or Maintenance
Maintenance
Previous Endorsement Cycle
Full Year 2011
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

Percentage of patients with advanced chronic disease (CKD4 or 5) or end-stage renal disease (ESRD) undergoing open surgical implantation of permanent hemodialysis access who receive an autogenous arterial venous fistula(AVF).

    • 1.14 Numerator

      Patients undergoing a hemodialysis vascular access procedure who receive an autogenous arteriovenous fistula

    • 1.15 Denominator

      All patients with CKD4, CKD5 or ESRD who undergo open surgical placement of permanent hemodialysis access.

    • Exclusions

      Clinician documented the patient was not an eligible candidate for autogenous AV fistula. A typical medical exclusion would include patient not eligible for autogenous AV fistula based on results of vein mapping

    • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
      Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Renal Consensus Standards Endorsement Maintenance 2011
      Initial Endorsement
      Last Updated
      Removal Date
    • Steward
      Society for Vascular Surgery
      Steward Organization POC Email
      [email protected]