This document discusses arterio-venous (AV) fistulas which are surgically created shunts used for hemodialysis. Native fistulas in the lower arm are better than grafts or those in the upper arm. The most common problems with fistulas are stenosis which can cause poor development, difficult needling, or inadequate dialysis. Treatment options for stenosis include angioplasty using standard, high-pressure, or cutting balloons as well as surgery. Angioplasty is highly successful if performed correctly using high pressure and long inflation times to address recoil, and maintaining dialysis access is an important role of interventional radiologists.