Can an arteriovenous dialysis access be salvaged when a clinically significant steal develops?

The article discusses the preservation of arteriovenous (AV) access during the management of clinically significant arterial steal to restore perfusion to the distal extremity. It is noted that the preservation of AV access can be accomplished by relieving proximal arterial lesions. It also highlights the role of arterial stenosis in the development of distal ischemia. According to the authors, arterial steal poses a problem among patients on chronic hemodialysis.