RV Failure After AV Graft Creation

Summary: This infographic explores right ventricular (RV) failure after arteriovenous (AV) graft creation, a condition often associated with high output heart failure (HoHF) due to systemic vascular resistance (SVR) reduction. Topics covered include the mechanisms behind protamine reactions, the impact of AV graft formation on heart failure, and the differentiation between types of heart failure. It also explains the Nicoladoni–Branham sign, which can signal a need for ligation in cases of hemodynamically significant AV fistulas.

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