Hemodialysis Access Graft - an Advanced Medical Procedure That is used to Treat Kidney Related Problems

 

Hemodialysis access graft is a medical process that removes excess waste from the body. This waste includes plasma, urine, or blood, which is then filtered and stored in the vein. Conditions that may require the need for hemodialysis are usually before hospitalization, or in cases where there is an acute shortage of the blood supply to the heart or kidneys.

An alternative method of treating conditions in the patients suffering from acute shortages of the blood supply to the kidney and heart is by use of hemodialysis access graft. In this process, the surgeon creates synthetic hemoglobin that can replace the diseased areas in the patient's kidney and regenerate new healthy blood vessels. The synthetic hemoglobin is used as a graft by placing it under the skin surface where the patient's wound has opened.

This method of accessing the diseased areas of the kidney is also used to access other parts of the body (such as the brain and lungs) or in cases where surgery is urgently needed to save the life of the patient. Hemodialysis has been used in the treatment of such severe diseases as HIV, AIDS, or even some forms of cancer. This process has also been used for patients who suffer from paralysis or permanent paralysis or those who are bedridden or unable to move.

Several advantages make this method of treatment more appealing to patients than dialysis. First, it allows patients who may be candidates for dialysis to have a try at a quality of life restored with effective hemodialysis. Second, it provides more mobility to the patient. Third, it does not involve the administration of medications, which may cause certain side effects in some patients. Lastly, it offers more cost-effectiveness than dialysis. The main function of hemodialysis access graft is to maintain the blood pressure of the patient.