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Preventing AVF thrombosis: the rationale and design of the Omega-3 fatty acids (Fish Oils) and Aspirin in Vascular access OUtcomes in REnal Disease (FAVOURED) study

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Preventing AVF thrombosis: the rationale and design of the Omega-3 fatty acids (Fish Oils) and Aspirin in Vascular access OUtcomes in REnal Disease (FAVOURED) study
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Abstract Background Haemodialysis (HD) is critically dependent on the availability of adequate access to the systemic circulation, ideally via a native arteriovenous fistula (AVF). The Primary failure rate of an AVF ranges between 20–54%, due to thrombosis or failure of maturation. There remains limited evidence for the use of anti-platelet agents and uncertainty as to choice of agent(s) for the prevention of AVF thrombosis. We present the study protocol for a randomised, double-blind, placeb...

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Date created
2009-01-01
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Rosman Johan / Robertson Amanda / Kerr Peter / Hawley Carmel / Heritier Stephane / Beller Elaine / Mori Trevor / Dogra Gursharan / Irish Ashley / Paul-Brent Peta-Anne / Starfield Melissa / Polkinghorne Kevan / Cass Alan
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BMC Nephrology
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http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2369/10/1
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Diseases of the genitourinary system / Urology

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