Improving blood flow through artificial vessels used during dialysis
If a fistula or graft access to your blood vessels during dialysis becomes narrow or clogged, it can prevent you from receiving this life-saving treatment.
The surgeons in our Vascular and Endovascular Program work with kidney specialists to keep your dialysis access working effectively.
Procedure
A minimally invasive catheter procedure will likely be used to reach the access vessel. To improve blood flow, your doctor may recommend:
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Angioplasty: A catheter is guided to the access vessel, and a small balloon is used to widen a narrow vessel.
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Thrombolysis: Medication is used to dissolve blood clots blocking blood flow.
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Stenting: Your doctor may recommend that a stent be placed after the access vessel is cleared to prevent future blockages.
Tests
Fluoroscopy
A fluoroscopy is an imaging technique that uses a continuous X-ray beam passed through the body to create real-time, moving images of your internal structures.
Our providers
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Vascular Surgery
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Othman Mohamed-Asem Abdul-Malak, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Kristin M Brindisi, MSPAS PA
Vascular Surgery
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Ashley Nicole Cullen, CRNP
Cardiology & Vascular Surgery
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Lizollette Ekwopi, MSN NP
Cardiovascular Disease & Vascular Surgery
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Yelena Game, PA
Vascular Surgery
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Leigh Ann McQuay, MSN NP
Vascular Surgery & Cardiology
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Melissa Kanji Meghpara, DO
Vascular Surgery
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Christine Theresa Owen, MSN NP
Interventional Radiology & Vascular Surgery
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Lisa Parker, FNPBC MSN
Pain Medicine & Vascular Surgery
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Amanda Lynn Simonton, MSPA PA
Vascular Surgery
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Lauren M. Storey, MSN NP
Urgent Care, Cardiology & Vascular Surgery
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Lauren Elizabeth Van Winkle, MMPAS PA
Vascular Surgery
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D'Andre Beth Williams, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Lisa Anne Yager, AGNP MSN
Vascular Surgery
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Ahmad Moh'd Ahmad Moh'd Ahmad Abu-Ghaida, MBBS MD
Vascular Surgery
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Dustin Yung Yoon, MD
Vascular Surgery
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Our locations
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MedStar Health: Vascular Surgery at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
9101 Franklin Square Dr. MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center Suite 212 Baltimore, MD 21237
443-777-1901
MedStar Health: Vascular Surgery at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
3800 Reservoir Road Northwest Pasquerilla Healthcare Center Building 4 Washington, DC 20007
877-367-2434
MedStar Health: Vascular Surgery at MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
18101 Prince Philip Drive Suite 5200 Olney, MD 20832
410-657-1947
MedStar Health: Vascular Surgery at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
7503 Surratts Road Clinton, MD 20735
301-877-5637
MedStar Health: Vascular Surgery at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital
25500 Point Lookout Road Ste 200 Leonardtown, MD 20650
240-434-4022
MedStar Health: Vascular Surgery at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital - Calvert Street Building
3300 North Calvert Street First Floor Baltimore, MD 21218
410-261-8226
MedStar Health: Vascular Surgery at MedStar Washington Hospital Center - Physician Office Building
106 Irving Street NW Physician Office Bldg. Suite 3150 North Tower Washington, DC 20010
202-877-0456