Fake news in vascular access? Dr Nick Inston on evidence and clinical practice

In this episode of the "Let's Talk About Access" podcast series, Dr Alexandros Mallios welcomes Dr Nick Inston for a thought-provoking discussion on evidence, guidelines and clinical decision-making in vascular access. 

Challenging the concept of "fake news" in medicine, they explore how data can be misinterpreted, how dogmatic application of guidelines may sometimes lead to suboptimal patient care, and why individual patient anatomy should remain at the heart of access selection. 

Drawing on examples ranging from fistulas and grafts to drug-coated balloons, covered stents and endovascular AVFs, they examine the strengths and limitations of current evidence, the influence of industry and clinical trials, and the importance of maintaining scientific integrity in education and research. 

Listen to this fascinating conversation to discover why questioning established beliefs is essential to advancing vascular access practice!