The 24% Breakthrough: How the FLOW Study is Changing the Clock on Kidney Disease
At B&B Medical Group, our mission in Los Angeles, has always been to protect the lifelines of our patients. Whether we are performing a complex peripheral artery disease (PAD) intervention or managing critical dialysis access, we are focused on long-term vascular health.Recently, a landmark clinical trial known as the FLOW Study was published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The results are transformative, especially for our community in Southern...
Living with Kidney Disease: How to Take Care of Your Dialysis Access
Your Dialysis Access Is Your Lifeline If you're on hemodialysis, your vascular access — whether it's an AV fistula or an AV graft — is the single most important piece of your treatment. It's the connection that allows the dialysis machine to clean your blood effectively. Taking good care of it can help it last longer, reduce complications, and keep your dialysis treatments running smoothly. Here are practical steps you can take...
AV Fistula vs. AV Graft: Which Dialysis Access Is Right for You?
Understanding Your Dialysis Access Options If you've been diagnosed with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and need hemodialysis, one of the first decisions you and your medical team will make is how to create a reliable access point for your dialysis treatments. The two most common long-term options are an arteriovenous (AV) fistula and an arteriovenous (AV) graft. Both serve the same purpose — providing a high-flow connection that allows the dialysis machine...
Vascular Access Manager Excellence Event – Los Angeles, CA – August 13, 2025
You’re Invited to an Educational Event Promoting Vascular Access Manager Excellence and Insurance Solutions Where: Mar Vista, CA Lucky Strike Bowling! When: August 13, 2025 | 5-7 PM Please join Champion Health Plan and B&B Medical Group for a great night of bowling, food, drinks and more...
Hemodialysis Access Points: Essential Management Guide
Hemodialysis Access Management Overview Key Highlights Hemodialysis access is crucial for successful kidney disease treatment, connecting your bloodstream to a dialysis machine for blood filtration. Arteriovenous (AV) fistulas are the preferred access type due to longevity and lower risk of complications. AV grafts offer an alternative when fistulas are not feasible, while central venous catheters are typically for short-term use. Proper care of your dialysis access is vital to prevent infection...
The Importance of Dialysis Access Management for Long-Term Health
Dialysis access management is crucial for patients with chronic kidney disease, ensuring the longevity and functionality of their dialysis treatment. At Azura Southern California Vascular, our center located in Bellflower, CA, provides expert care for managing dialysis access, serving not only Bellflower but also nearby areas such as Downey, Long Beach, Lakewood, and Cerritos. Dialysis requires a well-functioning access point, and there are three main types: arteriovenous (AV) fistula, AV graft,...
Dialysis Access Management & Care
Dialysis access care and management play a critical role in the lives of individuals undergoing dialysis treatment. The effectiveness of dialysis, a life-sustaining procedure for those with kidney failure, greatly depends on proper access to the bloodstream. Managing and maintaining this access is crucial to ensure the efficiency and success of the dialysis process. Access care involves creating and maintaining a pathway into the bloodstream, typically through a vascular access...