Table 6.
Mean Changes in US Prevalent CVC and AVF Use, January 2007 – April 2010
Vascular Access | January 2007 (%) | April 2010 (%) | Difference (95% CI) | P-value |
---|---|---|---|---|
CVC | ||||
≥ 90 days | 12.0 | 9.5 | -2.5 (-2.7, -2.2) | < 0.001 |
< 90 days | 6.8 | 5.4 | -1.4 (-1.6, -1.2) | < 0.001 |
with AVF | 7.9 | 7.5 | -0.4 (-0.6, -0.2) | < 0.001 |
with AVG | 2.1 | 1.7 | -0.5 (-0.6, -0.4) | < 0.001 |
Total | 28.8 | 24.0 | -4.7 (-5.0, -4.4) | < 0.001 |
AVF | 45.3 | 55.5 | 10.2 (9.8, 10.5) | < 0.001 |
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Vascular Access Data Set as delivered by the Network Information Technology Support contractor to Fistula First Breakthrough Initiative contractor, January 2007 – April 2010.
Arterio-venous Fistula (AVF); AVG, arteriovenous graft; Central Venous Catheter (CVC)