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Project Number: | I01RX002271-01A2 |
| Title: | Point of Care Elastographic Sonoangiography (eSA) |
| Principal Investigator: | William F. Weitzel |
| Location: | Ann Arbor, MI |
| Congressional District Code: | 12 |
| Research Service: | Rehabilitation R&D |
| Project Period: | October 2017 - September 2022 |
| FY 2021 Funding Amount: | $234,580 |
| Total Award Amount (all years): |
$1,099,920 |
| Abstract: |
View full abstract and other project information on NIH RePORTER Go To NIH RePORTER Excerpt: ABSTRACT Our nation’s veterans are at a high risk for developing Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) with rates of mortality and morbidity that are extremely high. CKD progressing to End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) is a disabling condition resulting in patients requiring hemodialysis thrice weekly to maintain life. Functional independence on hemodialysis requires a reliable and well-functioning vascular access to connect to the dialysis machine for treatments. Vascular access is crucial to the treatment... |