This study will determine the effects of arteriovenous (AV) fistula versus AV graft vascular access strategy on the rate of catheter-free dialysis days and access-related infections - costs associated with the dialysis vascular access - patient-reported satisfaction with different processes of vascular access care (catheter, fistula, or graft) - and the relationship between preoperative functional status and incidence of fistula or graft maturation failure
This study is to prospectively compare the effectiveness and safety of the two types of arteriovenous access placement (fistula or graft) in older adults with end stage kidney disease and multiple chronic conditions