Vessel Mapping

These resources will help you learn more about vessel mapping and how to ask for it:

Doppler Imaging & Vessel Mapping
Illustrated, tri-fold brochure explains what a Doppler study is, types of Doppler studies (Duplex Doppler, Color Doppler), and how to prepare for a Doppler. From the Heartland Kidney Network (formerly ESRD Network 12).

Putting "U" in Fistula
Illustrated, 12-page newsletter explains vessel mapping and Doppler studies. A step-by-step Doppler study fact sheet describes how to prepare for the study, how it's done, how it feels, and what the risks are. From ESRD Network 12 (the Heartland Kidney Network).

Frequently Asked Questions about Arterial Venous Fistulas (AVF)
2-page fact sheet presents vessel mapping as a first step in helping to decide if you are a candidate for a fistula. From the Heartland Kidney Network (formerly ESRD Network 12).

Choosing Your Hemodialysis Vascular Access
2-page article (pages 6-7) describes vessel mapping, why you would want to have it done, how to ask for it to, and how it can help you learn if you are a good candidate for a fistula. From NKF's Family Focus newsletter.

Kidney School Module 8 - Vascular Access: A Lifeline for Dialysis
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Illustrated, 27-page module presents vessel mapping and venograms as helpful tools to improve your chance of having a fistula. From Life Options' Kidney School (MEI).

In Control (Vol. 1, No. 1: Fistulas)
4-page patient newsletter section covers vessel mapping and venograms and the importance of having a written plan in case an access should fail. From Life Options (MEI).