Anti-Restenotic Technologies in the SFA: Balloons and Stents

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a common condition, which significantly impacts the quality and length of life. In recent years, drug-eluting devices have demonstrated improved clinical effectiveness for treating peripheral arterial disease in the femoropopliteal arteries compared to traditional stents and angioplasty balloons. However, recent controversial studies have called the safety of this technology into question, leading to confusion as to if, when, and how these devices should be used.

Source: Techniques in Vascular and Interventional Radiology - June 5, 2022 Category: Radiology Authors: Brent R. Keate, Kyle J. Cooper Source Type: research