Abstract: Autologous arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is the first choice of vascular access for maintenance hemodialysis (MHD) patients. However, the rates of AVF immaturity and dysfunction are very high. Therefore, accurate evaluation of the prognosis of AVF after operation is helpful to optimize the treatment and improve the prognosis of MHD patients. In recent years, the clinical prediction models (CPMs) have been widely used for the evaluation of AVF. In the current review, we summarize the current research status of CPMs for AVF in MHD patients.

Key words: Arteriovenous fistula, Clinical prediction model, Hemodialysis, End stage renal disease