Long-term outcome upon treatment of calcified lesions of the lower limb using scoring angioplasty balloon (AngioSculpt ™).

CONCLUSION: Lesion preparation with AngioSculpt™ scoring balloon represents a safe and effective tool in the treatment of complex femoropopliteal lesions. In this retrospective analysis, AngioSculpt™ scoring balloon angioplasty did not significantly improve vessel patency- both when used as an adjunctive in preparation for stenting and as stand-alone treatment. A prospective study is needed to further investigate the scoring balloon treatment options.
PMID: 32036430 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Clin Med Res - February 7, 2020 Category: Research Authors: Kronlage M, Werner C, Dufner M, Blessing E, Müller OJ, Heilmeier B, Katus HA, Erbel C Tags: Clin Res Cardiol Source Type: research