On the afternoon of May 29, Hoan My Cuu Long Hospital organized a scientific conference with the theme "Comprehensive management of blood vessel pathways in artificial kidneys", gathering leading experts in the fields of neurology, interventional cardiology and surgery from Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta region.
The conference is organized to update new advances in the management and treatment of blood vessel pathways for people with artificial kidney disease, and at the same time strengthen professional connections between doctors in the region.
Dr. Nguyen Phi Hung - Medical Director of Hoan My Cuu Long Hospital - said that through the conference, the unit wishes to create a practical scientific forum for experts to share experiences, update new techniques and improve the effectiveness of multi-specialized coordination in blood vessel pathway management for artificial kidney patients.
According to the Organizing Committee, the conference content focused on in-depth topics such as: management of blood vessel pathways in artificial kidneys, AVF surgery, technique of placing two-barrel catheters with cuffs to create tunnels for blood filtration, AVF intervention in artificial kidneys and current treatment approach strategies.
BS.CKII Nguyen Thi Mai Lan - Head of Nephrology - Urology Department, Hoan My Cuu Long Hospital, said that the path to the blood vessels is considered a "bridge of life" for people with artificial kidney disease.
When AVF is blocked or thrombotic, if not intervened in time, patients may lose the opportunity to continue stable hemodialysis. Updating modern intervention techniques helps extend the lifespan of the bridge, limits repeated surgery and improves the patient's quality of life.
According to experts, AVF endovascular resuscitation intervention technique brings many advantages such as minimal invasion, fast implementation time, patients are alert during intervention and can continue to use the bridge to filter blood early after the procedure.
The implementation of this technique in the Mekong Delta region contributes to helping patients access specialized treatment right in their localities, reducing the pressure of transferring to higher-level hospitals.
