Haemodialysis access with an arteriovenous fistula …

UK guidelines recommend that you have an arteriovenous fistula (AVF) created to allow this. What is a fistula. A fistula is a special connection that is made by joining a vein onto an artery, usually in your arm. This creates a large robust blood vessel that can be needled regularly for use during haemodialysis.

https://www.kidneycareuk.org/about-kidney-health/treatments/dialysis/haemodialysis-access-arteriovenous-fistula/