Thermographic assessment of patency in mature hemodialysis arteriovenous fistulas with new flow-related complications.

Key Points

• This research evaluates the effectiveness of thermography in assessing the patency of arteriovenous fistulas used in hemodialysis.
• Utilized thermography to assess arteriovenous fistula patency
• Employed a non-invasive, radiation-free screening technique
• Conducted assessments in mature hemodialysis patients
• Thermography showed high accuracy in detecting patency issues
• The method is accessible and portable, making it suitable for point-of-care use
• It is characterized as inexpensive compared to traditional methods