Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Renal Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2283
- Available Online
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A fistulogram is a special X-ray. A colourless contrast (X-ray dye) will be injected into your blood vessels using an IV (intravenous line). This dye will help your health care tream see your dialysis access (fistula). The test will take about 15 to 30 minutes. The pamphlet describes getting ready for the X-ray, how the test is done, and care after. Risks and a list of symptoms to watch for are provided.