International Outreach
Controversies in Dialysis Access (CIDA)
In October 2025, Dr. Himanshu Verma represented the AVF Care Workshop at the prestigious Controversies in Dialysis Access (CIDA) Conference held in Chicago, USA — a globally recognized academic platform dedicated to advancing vascular access science and outcomes.
At this international forum, Dr. Verma presented the structured model, impact metrics, and patient-centered philosophy of the AVF Care Workshop. The presentation included documented clinical outcomes, patient-led fistula surveillance results, and a live workshop video demonstrating real-world training of patients, caregivers, and dialysis technicians.
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The session was received with strong appreciation from an interdisciplinary audience comprising nephrologists, interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons, dialysis program directors, and leaders from North American patient advocacy organizations. Particular interest was expressed in the workshop’s preventive model — empowering patients to detect early access dysfunction and thereby significantly improving fistula salvage rates.
The presentation positioned the AVF Care Workshop as a scalable, patient-driven vascular access preservation initiative with potential global applicability, reinforcing India’s contribution to innovation in dialysis access care.
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Through detailed case discussions, Dr. Himanshu Verma provided valuable insights to fellow healthcare professionals, underscoring the importance of collaboration and innovation in improving patient care. His engaging and practical approach resonated deeply with the attendees, reflecting his dedication to advancing vascular surgery practices globally. Dr. Himanshu Verma’s participation in this esteemed conference highlights his unwavering commitment to enhancing patient outcomes and fostering knowledge exchange among medical professionals worldwide.
Check Our Latest International Outreach - AVF Care Workshop in Mauritius
On 23 August 2026, the 18th AVF Care Workshop marked a historic milestone by taking its patient-education initiative outside India for the first time, to Quatre Bornes, Mauritius. Nearly 100 haemodialysis patients, family members, and nursing staff participated in the workshop, which focused on empowering patients to understand, monitor, and protect their arteriovenous fistula (AVF) as a lifelong lifeline.
The programme was supported by senior Mauritian dignitaries and local healthcare and patient organisations. As part of the initiative, patients received Kidney Warrior Toolkits and access to two free, bilingual (English and French), offline digital resources: Self Examination AVF and Can I Eat This?, designed to support fistula self-care and renal dietary awareness.
The Mauritius outreach marks the beginning of a continuing international effort to make patient education accessible, practical, and ongoing, strengthening connections with dialysis communities beyond India.
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