Abstract
Endovascular treatment options for peripheral arterial disease of the lower extremity include percutaneous transluminal angioplasty, stent implantation, and atherectomy. Drug-eluting balloons (DEB) show promise in reducing long-Term restenosis and target lesion revascularization rates by limiting postprocedural neointimal hyperplasia. However, dense calcification is thought to act as a barrier to successful deposition of antiproliferative drug. Atherectomy prior to DEB angioplasty is one approach to reduce mural calcification and improve the efficacy of drug delivery.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | E6-E10 |
Journal | Vascular Disease Management |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 1 |
State | Published - Jan 2017 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- atherectomy
- drug-eluting balloon angioplasty
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine