Our physicians and nurses at the Independence Health System Vascular Access
Center are here to provide comprehensive “one-stop” state-of-the-art
dialysis care. Whether you need peritoneal dialysis access or endovascular/surgical
hemodialysis access and maintenance, our team is here to provide you with
total dialysis care so that you and your nephrologist can focus on you
and your quality of life. Our goal is to foster a relationship between
you and our team that evolves into a total health benefit and allows us
to keep you healthy and with optimal dialysis access.
We offer a comprehensive range of services, including:
Placement of tunneled and non-tunneled dialysis catheters
Maintenance of fistulas/grafts/catheters
Peritoneal Access
Tunneled peritoneal catheter placement
Peritoneal catheter revision
Adhesiolysis of problematic peritoneal dialysis catheters
Now Available - Non-Surgical Fistula Creation
The WavelinQ™ 4F EndoAVF System consists of a 4F venous and a 4F
arterial magnetic catheter. It is used with a commercially available electrosurgical
unit (radio frequency generator), ground pad, and an electrosurgical pencil.
Two thin devices create a connection between your vein and artery without
the need for open surgery. The devices are removed from the body once
the connection is created.
The Preferred Vascular Access Option
An “access” to the bloodstream is required to administer hemodialysis
treatment. An arteriovenous fistula (AVF) creates a direct connection
between a vein and an artery in your arm. This results in a closed circuit
that provides adequate blood flow for dialysis. Blood can be withdrawn,
cleaned through the dialysis machine, and returned to your body.
AVF is preferred for many patients over other vascular access options because:
It lasts longer once used for dialysis
Has lower risk of infection, and lower risk of serious complications
Dr. Brandon Repko is currently the #1 WavelinQ™ creator in the country
with over 150 creations and the largest enroller in the CONNECT-AV postmarket
surveillance study.
For more information in the Butler or Clarion Areas, call
833-602-2273. For the Westmoreland Area, call
877-771-1234.
