Dialysis Access

Dialysis access placement is an essential step for individuals requiring dialysis treatment. Effective dialysis requires arteries and veins that can support the procedure, and vein mapping plays a significant role in ensuring the correct ones are selected. But what exactly is vein mapping, and how does it benefit dialysis access placement surgery? What Is Vein Mapping? […]

When your kidneys fail, one of the first steps to managing your condition is establishing dialysis access. At the Metropolitan Vascular Institute in Waldorf, Maryland, a multi-specialty practice, we perform dialysis access surgery in our new state-of-the-art outpatient center. We treat vascular disease, kidney failure, and related conditions with advanced techniques. Our team ensures you get the best

End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) is a severe condition where the kidneys can no longer perform their functions effectively. This stage of chronic kidney disease is marked by a significant decline in kidney function and may require dialysis or a kidney transplant to sustain life. Is End-Stage Renal Disease Fatal? ESRD represents the final stage of

Your kidneys are essential in helping your body function at its best. They are responsible for helping to keep your blood free of toxins and help turn your waste into urine. When your kidneys fail, it becomes a dangerous, life-threatening issue that requires immediate medical intervention. Medical experts have several tools to support your body

Your kidneys are an essential part of having a healthy body. When they fail, it can be devastating. Kidney dialysis helps your body bridge the gap if your kidney health is compromised. Some people believe kidney dialysis means that their health can only deteriorate and not improve. But you can still lead a healthy, active

Kidney failure is a serious medical condition causing a person to rely on a procedure called dialysis. Dialysis involves using a machine to remove waste from your blood. Before starting your dialysis treatment, you need to have dialysis access placed. There are four different dialysis access types.  Central Venous Catheter The central venous catheter is

Our kidneys work to clean and filter the blood. In instances where kidney function is severely diminished, a person may need dialysis, a treatment process that takes over that necessary filtering. In order for dialysis to begin, the patient requires the placement of a dialysis access portal of some sort. Access is the path through