Arif Asif, M.D.
Professor of Medicine
Director of Interventional Nephrology
University of Miami, Miami,FL
Anil K. Agarwal M.D., F.A.C.P., FASN
Professor of Medicine
Director, Interventional Nephrology
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio
Alexander Yevzlin, M.D.
Associate Professor of Medicine
Director of Interventional Nephrology
University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
Steven Wu, M.D.
Director of Interventional Nephrology
Medical Director of MGH HD Vascular Access Program
Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
Gerald Beathard, M.D.

I.History of Interventional Nephrology: Birth of a New Specialty 1.Origins of Hemodialysis Access: The Scribner Experience2.History of Interventional Nephrology in the United States3.History of Interventional Nephrology from a Global Perspective4.Epidemiology of Vascular Access for Hemodialysis: A Global PerspectiveII.Ethics, Public Policy and Practice Guidelines5.Academic Societies, Industry Partnerships, and Conflict of Responsibility6.The American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology and Collaboration with other Professional Societies and Organizations7.Training in Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology8.Developing an Academic Curriculum for Interventional Nephrology Training9.Accreditation and Certification in Interventional NephrologyIII.Principles of Practice and Techniques10.Basic Anatomy for Dialysis Vascular Access11.Vascular Mapping12.Vascular Access for Hemodialysis: Types, Characteristics, and Epidemiology13.Vascular Access Monitoring and Surveillance14.Physical Examination of the Hemodialysis Access15.Early and Late Fistula Failure16.Arteriovenous Graft Stenosis and Thrombosis17.Venous Angioplasty18.Arterial Intervention in Hemodialysis Access and Chronic Kidney Disease19.Stent Placement in Hemodialysis Access20.Accessory Veins: Recognition and Management 21.Pseudoaneurysm and Aneurysm Formation22.Heart Failure and Left Ventricular Hypertrophy23.Hand Ischemia24.Peripheral Arterial Disease25.Temporary Hemodialysis Catheters26.Tunneled Catheter Designs and the Placement Conundrum27.Catheter Dysfunction- Recirculation, Thrombosis, and Fibroepithelial Sheath28.Exit-Site, Tunnel Infection, and Catheter-Related Bacteremia29.Catheter Lock Solutions30.Surface Coatings for Tunneled Catheters31.Cardiac Rhythm Devices in Renal Patients32.Central Vein Stenosis33.Vascular Access in Special Populations34.The Role of Pharmacologic Agents in Preserving Vascular Access35.Sedation and Analgesia for Endovascular Procedures36.Adverse Reactions to Radiocontrast Agents in Vascular Access Centers37.Radiocontrast and Carbon Dioxide Angiography: Advantages and Disadvantages38.Fluroscopy Basics: Theory, Equipment, and Use in Vascular Access Intervention39.Fluoroscopy Clinical: Radiation Exposure and Safety40.Complications of Endovascular Dialysis Access Procedures41.Kidney Biopsy42.Renal Ultrasonography43.Emerging Role of Vascular Ultrasound in Arteriovenous Dialysis Access44.Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion45.Complications of Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Procedures46.Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Removal47.Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Dialysis Access InterventionsIV.Surgical Aspects of Vascular Access48.Sites and Types of Arteriovenous Fistulae49.Creation of Arteriovenous Fistulae by Nephrologists50.Secondary Arteriovenous Fistula51.Surgical Options for Arteriovenous Access in Patients with Exhausted Veins52.Hemodialysis Access-Induced Distal Ischemia (HAIDI): Surgical Management53.Etiology and Management of Cephalic Arch StenosisV.Basic and Translational Science54.Vascular Access Science-What Does the Future Hold? 55.Flow Dynamics, Maturity, and Access Failure56.Neointimal Hyperplasia57.Pharmacological Approaches to vascular Access Dysfunction58.Device InnovationVI.Political and Policy Affairs59.Establishing a Vascular Access Center60.Coding and Reimbursement for Vascular Access Procedures: past, Present, and Future61.Quality Assurance and Outcomes Monitoring 62.Research Opportunities in Interventional Nephrology: Why, What, and How!

A complete guide to every aspect of interventional nephrology-an essential text for students, residents, fellows, and clinicians

This timely resource examines all relevant aspects of interventional nephrology, from the history of nephrology to the principles governing the latest vascular access techniques. Heavily illustrated with full-color procedural drawings and featuring an easy-to-follow design, the book includes contributions from many leading authorities in the field whose insights combine to form an unprecedented, clinically rigorous survey of interventional nephrology.

Interventional Nephrology opens with an instructive look at the origins of hemodialysis access; an overview of the history of interventional nephrology in the U.S. and abroad; and clinically relevant coverage of vascular access outcomes. The high-yield coverage continues with a probing assessment of ethics, public policy, and practice guidelines, illuminating such pivotal topics as industry partnerships and conflicts of interest. The principles that support interventional nephrology techniques are also extensively reviewed, encompassing everything from vascular mapping to peritoneal dialysis catheter removal, while the following section delves into the key surgical aspects of vascular access. Finally, the book provides useful perspectives on how political and policy affairs impact current practice.

FEATURES

Illustrated with precise full-color drawings and radiographs that highlight both normal and vascular anatomy and clarify the management of vascular access problems
Streamlined design and helpful pedagogy, including chapter-opening learning objectives, numerous tables, and concept-clarifying figures
Complete overview of the core principles underlying interventional nephrology practice and techniques, covering vascular mapping, monitoring and surveillance of arteriovenous access, venous angioplasty, tunneled catheters, renal ultrasonography, and much more
Discussion of vascular access in special populations and the role of pharmacologic agents in preserving vascular access provides evidence-based insights that are pertinent to the everyday practice of interventional nephrology
In-depth emphasis on the surgical aspects of vascular access reviews sites, types, and creation of arteriovenous fistulae; secondary arteriovenous fistula; and surgical options for vascular anomalies
Forward-thinking coverage of basic and translational science considers future directions in vascular access science; flow dynamics, maturity, and access failure; neointimal hyperplasia; pharmacologic prevention of access dysfunction; and device innovation