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An AV fistula is not “just a line” — it’s my lifeline. 💚 When your kidneys stop working, this small connection between an artery and a vein becomes the safest, strongest way to clean your blood during hemodialysis. In this video, I’m showing you my fistula and what I do to protect it so it can keep doing its job: ✅ I check for the “thrill” (that gentle vibration) every day ✅ I never let anyone take blood pressure, blood draws, or IVs on this arm ✅ I keep it clean and uncovered during dialysis ✅
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“‘I’ve had my fistula for years—and you’d never know it’s there.’ 💪🩺 In this video our patient shares exactly how he kept his access small, smooth and complication-free: ✅ protecting that arm (no BP, no blood draws, no heavy lifting) ✅ daily ‘feel and listen’ check for thrill bruit ✅ gentle hand exercises instead of squeezing too hard ✅ keeping the skin clean & dry to prevent infection ✅ reporting pain, swelling, redness or cold fingers immediately to his care team Your fistula is your lifelin
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