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Dialysis Access Options

Dialysis vascular access is a surgically created vein used to filter toxins, waste and extra fluid out of a persons blood as treatment for kidney failure. Considered a patients lifeline, vascular access allows for roughly a pint of blood to be filtered every minute. Access options include:

Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula
Arteriovenous (AV) Graft
Venous Catheter
Peritoneal Dialysis

Come and learn as Dr. Major explains each access option, short-term vs. long-term use, and how to prevent problems that require further treatment.
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Dr. Kevin Major specializes in vascular surgery. He received his medical degree from Medical College of Ohio in Toledo and completed General Surgery residency training at Cedars Sinai Medical Center and Fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care at Cedars Sinai Medical Center including a Vascular Surgery Fellowship at The University of Southern California. He is board certified in all three specialties and is an active member of the Community Memorial Hospital medical staff.