AVF Care Workshop

Empowering Patients
to Save Their AV Fistulas

Maintain the Lifeline for the Lifetime

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The Risk of Missing a Narrowing

Why Early Detection of AV Fistula Narrowing Matters

AV fistula stenosis (narrowing) often develops silently. Without proper monitoring, it can lead to:

Silent Narrowing

Reduced blood flow with no obvious symptoms.

Missed Warning Signs

Changes in thrill, sound, or pressure during dialysis go unnoticed.

Thrombosed AV Fistula

Complete clot formation leading to emergency procedures, hospitalization, or access loss.

Patients Are the Missing Link

Patients See Their Fistula Every Day. Doctors Don’t.

Patients interact with their AV fistula daily during bathing, resting, and dialysis sessions.

This makes patients the first line of defense against:

AV fistula clotting
Fistula infection
Access dysfunction
Repeated catheter use

The AVF Care Workshop bridges the gap between medical expertise and daily patient observation.

We transform patients from passive recipients into active vascular access protectors.

How AVF Care Workshop Works

Step-by-Step AV Fistula Self-Examination Training

Our structured program includes:

Group Training Expert Guidance Stethoscope Practice Caregiver Support Follow-Up Care

4-Step AV Fistula Monitoring Method

1. Know Your Fistula

Understand your access type, location, and baseline thrill & bruit.

2. Listen to the Sound

Identify normal vs abnormal AV fistula sounds.

3. Check for Changes

Monitor vibration, bleeding, swelling, redness, pain, and low flow alarms.

4. Act Quickly

Early reporting prevents access loss, catheters, and hospital admissions.

The Power of Group Learning

Why Group-Based AVF Education Works

Our workshop model promotes:

✔ Shared patient experiences

✔ Peer-to-peer encouragement

✔ Real-life case discussions

✔ Patient & dialysis technician collaboration

When patients learn together, they retain knowledge better and act faster.

The Impact We’ve Made

AVF Care Workshop Outcomes

Structured Workshops Conducted

Dialysis Patients Trained

AV Fistulas Saved

Increase in Home Self-Checks

Voices of Strength

Real Patient Experiences

Since 2015, I have been under the care of Dr. Himanshu Verma. He is not only a great doctor but also a wonderful human being. In 2015, my fistula got blocked for the first time. Since then, I have been in contact with Dr. Himanshu. He has performed several angiography procedures on me to ensure that my fistula continues to function properly. My sincere thanks to Dr. Himanshu and his entire team, especially Chanderkanta and Sanoj. They regularly follow up and take timely feedback through calls. A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Himanshu and his team for their care and support.

Anita Ojha.

In 2019, when my first fistula was created, it failed. I was very worried about what would happen next. Then I met Dr. Himanshu at Galaxy Hospital in Varanasi. He created a new fistula for me in 2019, and since then it has been working well. He has repaired this fistula many times whenever needed. There is also a WhatsApp group through which we receive updates about Dr. Himanshu’s next visit to Varanasi from his team members, Chanderkanta and Sanoj. He is not just a good doctor but also an exceptional human being. A special and heartfelt thanks to Dr. Himanshu for giving me a second life.

Neelam Tiwari.

If every patient had a doctor like Dr. Himanshu, they would fight like true fighters and surely win. I live in Varanasi and was diagnosed with kidney disease in 2020. I was extremely worried at that time. Before meeting Dr. Himanshu, I had consulted many doctors for my treatment. Dr. Himanshu gave me the motivation to keep fighting. He told me that I would get better and that he would help recreate my life. I sincerely thank Dr. Himanshu for helping recreate my fistula and giving me hope during a very difficult time.

Rupali.

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Increased confidence in self-monitoring

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Reduced anxiety

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Faster reporting of warning signs

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Fewer emergency interventions

Maintain the Lifeline for the Lifetime

Your AV fistula is your dialysis lifeline. With proper education, daily self-examination, and early reporting of warning signs, patients can significantly reduce the risk of AV fistula thrombosis and access failure.

Because protecting your fistula today means protecting your dialysis tomorrow.

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Empowering Patients
to Save Their AV Fistulas