As most Chronic Kidney Disease and Dialysis patients know, the Arteriovenous (AV) Fistula is a surgical connection between an artery and a vein and is considered the Gold Standard (the best, most reliable) for conducting the most popular Dialysis Treatment - Hemodialysis. Approximately 94% of Chronic Kidney Disease patients with Kidney Failure choose Hemodialysis because infections are rare, fewer complications occur, and they can last many more years than other options. However, it is important to have a healthy functioning AV Fistula to help ensure good treatment cleanings, frequent hospital stays, painful corrections, improved quality of life, and even longevity. Unfortunately, 70% of AV Fistulas fail or need to be revised within the first year, causing serious complications such as infection, pain, bleeding, arm swelling, tingling in the fingers, lack of oxygen to the hand, and surgery which could result in further issues. Now the new and exciting device, Fist Assist, can help to prevent Fistula complications in Dialysis patients.

It takes approximately six (6) to twelve (12) weeks for the Fistula to mature and be usable for Dialysis. The good news is that the cutting edge Fist Assist device, developed by Dr. Tej M. Singh (Vascular Surgeon), is almost ready for market launch! It has been proven to help Chronic Kidney Disease patients mature their AV Fistula faster, keep them longer with fewer complications, and even improve Dialysis Treatment results. KidneyBuzz.com was one of the first outlets to report on Fist Assist and as promised we will follow it to market release which is expected this year (2018) after the U S Food and Drug Administration provides it's final approval.

While official pricing for the Fist Assist device has not been officially released, it is expected to be affordable for Chronic Kidney Disease and Dialysis patients. What's more, the device can be used in the comfort of your home to improve the maturation of the Fistula Arm. The Fist Assist has been described as a "Non-invasive external medical device which uses a pneumatic balloon for intermittent fistula compression." Put simply, the battery operated portable product fits comfortably around a Dialysis patient's arm and intermittently (stopping and starting repeatedly) safely compresses the Fistula to help it enlarge faster and develop the vein sooner. Patients will no longer need to remember complicated at-home fistula exercise regimens (prescribed course of medical treatment), rubberband placement AV Fistula growth strategies, and will enjoy an improved AV Fistula growth and function that last longer with Fist Assist.

Can existing patients use the Fist Assist to strengthen their Dialysis Arms, avoid revisions, help improve treatments, and assist with their AV Fistula lasting longer? Well, this is to be determined, and KidneyBuzz.com will inform you as we learn more.

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Exciting New Device To Mature The AV Fistula Faster Is Readying For Market Release

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