Which patient would most likely experience complications related to a shunt?

The patient undergoing dialysis is the one most likely to experience complications related to a shunt. This is primarily because dialysis often requires the creation of a vascular access point, typically in the form of a fistula or graft, which functions similarly to a shunt.

Complications associated with shunts can include infection, thrombosis (blockage), and aneurysms at the site of the shunt. Patients undergoing dialysis are at a heightened risk of these issues due to the repeated access and manipulation of the vascular site. The rigorous requirements for maintaining the patency and function of the shunt due to their treatment needs further amplify the potential for complications.

In contrast, while patients with high blood pressure, diabetes, or heart conditions can have vascular issues, these conditions do not inherently involve the creation or maintenance of a shunt for therapeutic purposes as in dialysis. As such, they are less directly linked to the specific complications associated with shunts.