An arteriovenous graft is one safe, permanent way for your healthcare team to access your bloodstream for hemodialysis.
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Hemodialysis
Hemodialysis is a type of procedure that involves the patient being connected to a machine to clean their blood of any excess fluid or waste material. On average, each session of hemodialysis lasts 4 hours and must be done three times a week in a dialysis center. Learn more about hemodialysis by watching this program.
