The Rapid Atrial Swirl Sign for Ultrasound-Guided Tip Positioning of Retrograde-Tunneled Hemodialysis Catheters: A Cross-Sectional Study from a Single Center.

Peter KorstenTim KuczeraManuel Wallbach Bjoern Tampe

Published in: Journal of clinical medicine (2021)

This is the first study to investigate the efficacy of the RASS for US-guided tip positioning of retrograde-tunneled HDCs in patients with ESKD. Application of the RASS for US-guided tip positioning is an accurate and safe procedure for the proper placement of retrograde-tunneled HDCs.

Keyphrases

ultrasound guided
atrial fibrillation
chronic kidney disease
physical activity
minimally invasive
high resolution
risk factors
end stage renal disease
left atrial