A forearm with an arteriovenous fistula with labels

Drawing of a forearm with an arteriovenous fistula. Arrows show the direction of blood flow. Two needles are inserted into the fistula. Labels explain that one needle carries blood to the dialysis machine. The other returns blood from the machine.

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Description

Drawing of a forearm with an arteriovenous fistula. Arrows show the direction of blood flow. Two needles are inserted into the fistula. Labels explain that one needle carries blood to the dialysis machine. The other returns blood from the machine.

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Caption

Forearm arteriovenous fistula

Diseases or Conditions

Kidney Disease

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Equipment- medical Procedure Anatomy English labels