1-3 In patients with suitable veins, the access of choice remains the radiocephalic fistula; however, it is associated with high primary failure and nonmaturation rates. The second access of choice is ...

Enhancing the visibility of the cephalic vein is a sought-after achievement for many fitness enthusiasts and bodybuilders. This vein, which courses along the bicep and forearm, becomes more ...

BVT is a useful autologous procedure for hemodialysis and the preferred access alternative in patients without an adequate cephalic vein. Although patencies remain poor relative to other ...

In 102 patients placement of TIVAD via the cephalic vein cutdown approach was initially attempted, 87 patients underwent successful insertion while 15 required conversion to a percutaneous ...

The use of such veins or other access points, such as cephalic, basilic, or dorsal hand veins, when they cannot easily be found, are how doctors and nurses describe a situation as dealing with ...

On the left side, however, the left internal jugular vein approaches and often overlaps the lower part of the artery ... In the majority of abnormal cases it arises with the brachiocephalic trunk; if ...

Varicose veins are twisted, swollen veins that occur due to blood buildup. They may be blue or dark purple. Treatment is not always necessary but may involve remedies such as exercise and ...

Once the skin has been cleaned, we make a 5cm incision below the collarbone and open it up with scissors to get a clear view of the cephalic vein. We make a tiny nick in the vein with a small pair ...

This ensures virtually no physiological user restrictions while proving to be extremely hygienic as no contact to the skin is required. As veins are internal and have a wealth of differentiating ...

Calf raises are an easy and powerful exercise for not just building your calf muscles but also strengthening your heel (calcaneus) bone. By raising your heels off the ground and then lowering them ...