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What is an arteriovenous fistula?
An abnormal collection between arterial and venous system
How are arteriovenous fistulas obtained?
Congenital or traumatic
What predicts the resistance that an AVF offers?
Diameter and length
Fistula located peripherally is most like to cause?
Ischemia
Fistula located close to the heart has potential to?
Cause cardiac failure
Proximal to arterial AVF flow has increased?
Diastolic flow because the fistula reduces resistance
Flow through an AVF has?
High velocities, lower resistance flow
On the venous side of AVF what does the flow look like?
Low resistant, more pulsatile
What causes compartment syndrome?
Following repair of tibial artery and swelling after
What are symptoms of compartment syndrome?
Necrosis of muscle, severe pain, tenderness, foot drop and other neurological changes