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Program Book - Keck School of Medicine of USC - University of ...

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Vascular Access Planning andPreoperative EvaluationFred A Weaver MD, MMMPr<strong>of</strong>essor and ChiefVascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy<strong>Keck</strong> Medical Centerwww.surgery.usc.eduInitial Evaluation: History• General health• Age• Atherosclerotic riskfactors• Coagulation disorders– Systemic lupus– Cancer (multiplemyeloma …)– Prior DVT’s• Pacemaker• CHF (output)• CAD or malignancy (lifeexpectancy)• Arm or neck surgery• Anticipated transplant• Hospitalization recentand remote• Previous vascularaccess• Vascular Procedureswww.surgery.usc.eduEvaluation-Physical Exam• Dominant hand• Skin lesions• Prior dialysis grafts• Visible veins• Arm swelling• Existing indwelling catheters, pacemakers• Chest wall collateralswww.surgery.usc.edu22

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