Potentially life-threatening
Can result from aneurysms, anastomosis rupture, or over-anticoagulation
Aneursym (true)
Most are asymptomatic; rarely rupture
Pseudoaneurysm
Results from subcutaneous extravasation of blood from puncture sites
Bleeding from puncture site is usually controlled by digital pressure or subq suture (if placed deep will often ruin shunt)
Consider vascular surgery consultation for continued bleeding or infection
Arterial Doppler ultrasound studies can identify the aneurysm or pseudoaneurysm
Most are asymptomatic; rarely rupture
Results from subcutaneous extravasation of blood from puncture sites
Bleeding from puncture site is usually controlled by digital pressure or subq suture (if placed deep will often ruin shunt)
Consider vascular surgery consultation for continued bleeding or infection
Arterial Doppler ultrasound studies can identify the aneurysm or pseudoaneurysm
Hemorrhage of AV fistula
Clotting of AV fistula
Infection of AV fistula
Vascular insufficiency from AV fistula
High-output heart failure from AV fistula
AV fistula aneurysm/pseudoaneurysm
Acute arterial ischemia
Missile embolus