Please select the eligibility criteria that correspond to the clinical trial below.
Title: The Use of Glyceryl Trinitrate Patches in Arteriovenous Fistulas
Brief Summary: The aim of the study is to determine whether the application of a glyceryl trinitrate patch (GTN patch) helps arteriovenous fistulas, created for renal dialysis access, mature so that they can be used.


Options:
A: Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients referred for creation of a new brachiocephalic fistula who consent to take part in the study.
* Aged \> 18
* Male and female participants
* Patients willing and able to attend follow up visits over a period of 6 months

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients who require revision surgery.
* Having had previous arteriovenous fistula surgery is not a contraindication to recruitment provided the new procedure is not revision surgery
* Target arteries smaller than 3 mm in diameter
* Target vein smaller than 3 mm in diameter
* Stenotic veins on the side of surgery as diagnosed on pre-op ultrasound
* Patients with prior central venous stenosis or obstruction on the side of surgery
* Depth of vein greater than 8 mm (on US) on side of surgery
* Known coagulation disorder
* Prior steal
* Known allergy to nitinol
* Life expectancy less than 6 months
* Inability to give consent and/or comply with the study follow up schedule
* Women of child bearing age
B: Inclusion criteria:

* Age 18-21 depending on state regulations
* Life expectancy of at least six months
* Chronic renal failure with anticipated start of hemodialysis within six months of enrollment, or current dialysis dependence
* A new or planned arteriovenous (AV) graft placed in any location for the purpose of hemodialysis. (Any type of graft material and any configuration of the access is acceptable).
* The patient is expected to stay at a participating dialysis facility for at least 6 months.
* The patient's physician(s) will allow the patient to participate.
* Ability to give informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Women must not be pregnant, breastfeeding, or plan to be pregnant during the course of the study.
* The presence of ongoing bleeding.
* The presence of a known bleeding disorder (e.g., hemophilia or von Willebrand's disease).
* Recent bleeding episode requiring transfusion within 12 weeks of entry.
* The presence of acute ulcer disease. Acute ulcer disease is defined as a new diagnosis of peptic disease including esophagitis, gastritis, or ulcer or the initiation of treatment with proton pump inhibitors, H2 blockers or therapy for Helicobacter pylori within three months prior to obtaining consent.
* Known allergy or adverse reaction to Aggrenox or any of its study components (dipyridamole and aspirin).
* Required use of warfarin, dipyridamole, non-steroidal antiinflammatory drugs or other antiplatelet agents other than aspirin.
* Current uncontrolled hypertension with systolic blood pressure in excess of 200 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure in excess of 115 mm Hg.
* Baseline platelet count less than 75,000/mm3.
* Known advanced liver disease with decompensated cirrhosis, jaundice, ascites or bleeding varices.
* Current problem with substance abuse.
* Concurrent participation in another medical intervention trial.
* Anticipated non-compliance with medical care based on physician judgment.
* Patient refusal.
C: Inclusion Criteria:

* Primary arteriovenous fistulas

  * Brachiocephalic
  * Radiocephalic (both proximal and distal)
* \>18 yrs old
* Diabetics and smokers will be eligible for inclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

* All complex vascular access procedures

  * Re-do brachiocephalic and radiocephalic fistulas
  * Brachiobasilic fistulas
  * Prosthetic grafts
* Cardiovascular dysfunction

  * Hypotension (systolic \<90)
  * Obstructive Cardiomyopathy
  * Severe Aortic stenosis (gradient \>40mmhg)
  * Confirmed myocardial infarction within the last 6 months
* Marked anaemia (Hb\<8)
* Migraine
* Medications

  * Sildenafil
  * Pre-existing nitrate use
* Nitrate allergy
* Closed-angle glaucoma
* Chronically raised intra-cranial pressure
* History of hypothyroid disease
* \< 18 years old
D: Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age of at least 18 years.
2. Chronic kidney disease with anticipated start of hemodialysis within 3 months or current hemodialysis dependence.
3. Planned creation of a new upper extremity AVG or "jump" graft

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients for whom this is the only potential site for an upper extremity vascular access.
2. Creation of a new AVG or "jump" graft in an upper extremity previously treated with an investigational gene or cell based therapy, or locally with an investigational pharmacological agent.
3. On physical examination or by other means, suspected proximal vein stenosis, occlusion, lack of continuity with the subclavian vein, central venous stenosis or central venous occlusion.
4. History or presence of an arterial aneurysm.
5. Previous treatment with PRT-201.

Answer: C