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Concept model of simulated progression across vascular access options beginning at hemodialysis initiation. Death can be reached from all states; in all failure states, dialysis persists with a CVC. Dashed lines represent failure to achieve or loss of access patency. AVF, AV fistula; AVG, AV graft.
