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Fistulogram - Cape Breton Regional Hospital

Categories

X-ray

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Last Update

April 1, 2022

Extension

.pdf

Print Code

WQ85-2283

Language

English

Location

Cape Breton Regional Hospital

Creator

Renal Program, CBRH

A fistulogram is a special X-ray. A colourless contrast (X-ray dye) will be injected into your blood vessels using an IV (intravenous line) to help your health care team see your dialysis access (fistula). The pamphlet describes getting ready for the X-ray, how the test is done, and care after.

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