Hemodialysis is the most common type of dialysis. This process uses an artificial kidney (hemodialyzer) to remove waste and extra fluid from the blood. The blood is removed from the body and filtered through the artificial kidney. The filtered blood is then returned to the body with the help of a dialysis machine.<\/p>\n

To get the blood to flow to the artificial kidney, your doctor will perform surgery to create an entrance point (vascular access) into your blood vessels. The three types of entrance points are:<\/p>\n

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• Arteriovenous (AV) fistula<\/strong>. This type connects an artery and a vein. It\u2019s the preferred option.<\/li>\n
• AV graft.<\/strong> This type is a looped tube.<\/li>\n
• Vascular access catheter.<\/strong> This may be inserted into the large vein in your neck<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  Both the AV fistula and AV graft are designed for long-term dialysis treatments. People who receive AV fistulas are healed and ready to begin hemodialysis two to three months after their surgery. People who receive AV grafts are ready in two to three weeks. Catheters are designed for short-term or temporary use.<\/p>\n

  Hemodialysis treatments usually last three to five hours and are performed three times per week. However, hemodialysis treatment can also be completed in shorter, more frequent sessions.<\/p>\n

  Most hemodialysis treatments are performed at a hospital, doctor\u2019s office, or dialysis center. The length of treatment depends on your body size, the amount of waste in your body, and the current state of your health.<\/p>\n

  After you\u2019ve been on hemodialysis for an extended period of time, your doctor may feel that you\u2019re ready to give yourself dialysis treatments at home. This option is more common for people who need long-term treatment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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