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AVF Thrombosis — RACP Adult Medicine MCQ

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ModerateNephrologyAVF ThrombosisRACP Adult Medicine

A 58-year-old man on dialysis. AV fistula thrombosed – no thrill or bruit. Urgent management?

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Correct answer: DSurgical thrombectomy or endovascular thrombolysis

Thrombosed AVF = dialysis access emergency. Urgent surgical/interventional thrombectomy within 24–48 hours for best salvage.

Reference: KHA-CARI – 2013; eTG – 2025