Drrahulagarwal

02/09/2026

Cardiovascular Disease in CKD: Why Kidney Patients Die More Often from Heart Disease

"CKD is not primarily a kidney disease — it is a cardiovascular disease that happens to manifest in the kidneys....

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"CKD is not primarily a kidney disease — it is a cardiovascular disease that happens to manifest in the kidneys. The leading cause of death in dialysis

30/08/2026

KDOQI Vascular Access Guidelines 2019: What Changed and Why It Matters

KDOQI vascular access guidelines 2019 — what changed and why it matters. Dr Rahul Agarwal, Vascular Surgeon Hyderabad, summarises the PLAN concept and key shifts in dialysis access management....

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KDOQI vascular access guidelines 2019 — what changed and why it matters. Dr Rahul Agarwal, Vascular Surgeon Hyderabad, summarises the PLAN concept and key shifts in dialysis access management.

27/08/2026

High Flow AV Fistula and Heart Strain: What Patients and Clinicians Need to Know

A large AV fistula can strain the heart. Dr Rahul Agarwal, Vascular Surgeon Hyderabad, explains high-output cardiac effects of high-flow fistula, how flow is monitored, and when banding is needed....

A large AV fistula can strain the heart. Dr Rahul Agarwal, Vascular Surgeon Hyderabad, explains high-output cardiac effects of high-flow fistula, how flow is monitored, and when banding is needed.

26/08/2026

When a Wound Needs a Vascular Surgeon: Red Flags to Never Ignore

"In my operating theatre, the wounds I cannot save have one thing in common: the patient was sent to me too late....

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"In my operating theatre, the wounds I cannot save have one thing in common: the patient was sent to me too late. The red flags were there weeks or months

23/08/2026

Can a Blood Test Predict Amputation Risk After Leg Artery Surgery?

Dr Rahul Agarwal, Vascular Surgeon Hyderabad, reviews new VAM 2026 research on personalised blood-thinner therapy after angioplasty and bypass, and what it means for reducing amputation risk in PAD patients....

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23/08/2026

Travelling with an AV Fistula: Tips for Dialysis Patients on the Move

Travelling on dialysis with an AV fistula? Dr Rahul Agarwal, Vascular Surgeon Hyderabad, gives practical tips on finding centres, carrying documentation, airport security, and dialysis abroad....

Travelling on dialysis with an AV fistula? Dr Rahul Agarwal, Vascular Surgeon Hyderabad, gives practical tips on finding centres, carrying documentation, airport security, and dialysis abroad.

20/08/2026

How to Prepare Your Veins Before AV Fistula Surgery

How to prepare your veins before AV fistula surgery. Dr Rahul Agarwal, Vascular Surgeon Hyderabad, explains vein preservation, hydration, pre-op exercises, and what to avoid before surgery....

How to prepare your veins before AV fistula surgery. Dr Rahul Agarwal, Vascular Surgeon Hyderabad, explains vein preservation, hydration, pre-op exercises, and what to avoid before surgery.

19/08/2026

Walking for Vascular Health: How Much, How Often, and Why It Works

"Walking is the most underused treatment in vascular medicine. It costs nothing, requires no prescription, and has stronger evidence than most medications for peripheral artery disease."...

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"Walking is the most underused treatment in vascular medicine. It costs nothing, requires no prescription, and has stronger evidence than most medications for

16/08/2026

Buttonhole vs Rope Ladder Needling: What Every Dialysis Patient Should Know

Buttonhole vs rope ladder needling for AV fistula — what's the difference? Dr Rahul Agarwal, Vascular Surgeon Hyderabad, explains both techniques, pros and cons, and self-cannulation....

Buttonhole vs rope ladder needling for AV fistula — what's the difference? Dr Rahul Agarwal, Vascular Surgeon Hyderabad, explains both techniques, pros and cons, and self-cannulation.

13/08/2026

What Is a Fistulogram? The Procedure That Saves Your Dialysis Access

What is a fistulogram? Many patients are referred for this procedure with no explanation. Dr Rahul Agarwal, Vascular Surgeon Hyderabad, demystifies fistulogram, angioplasty, and what to expect....

What is a fistulogram? Many patients are referred for this procedure with no explanation. Dr Rahul Agarwal, Vascular Surgeon Hyderabad, demystifies fistulogram, angioplasty, and what to expect.