Abstract
19 patients with occluded superficial femoral arteries were transferred to our department for low speed rotational angioplasty (Viadyn, Atherodyn) in a 15 months period. Sondage of the origin of the artery was impossible in 2 patients. Primary success rate of recanalization was 84.2%. After successful intervention the implantation of a stent was performed because of an intimal dissection in one patient. In another case we performed a clot lysis. Low speed rotational angioplasty seems to be suitable as a method of first choice in recanalization of occluded superficial femoral arteries. It is easy to manage, available at relatively low cost and is low invasive.
Translated title of the contribution | Low-speed rotational angioplasty in superficial femoral arteries |
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Original language | German |
Pages (from-to) | 75-79 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Angio |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 2 |
Publication status | Published - 1992 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine