You had an AV Fistula or graft created to treat your renal failure. MVSC has been asked to perform a fistulagram to evaluate your fistula or graft. A fistulagram is an exam in which contrast dye is injected into the fistula or graft with a small catheter to evaluate the blood flow into and out of the fistula or graft.
During Vascular Access Declotting, an interventional radiologist will inject medication into the fistula or graft to loosen the clot and then remove it with a temporary balloon. The goal is to reestablish blood flow to the fistula or graft. Occasionally, further procedures are needed to improve the flow through the fistula or graft; this will be decided at the time of the declot.