MIAMI, FLA.—In treating blockages of the popliteal artery, a nitinol stent performs better than standard angioplasty alone with minimal clinical adverse events, according to a multicenter study.

MIAMI, FL – A study found that a nitinol stent performed better than balloon angioplasty alone in treating blockages of the popliteal artery, which runs through the leg behind the knee. Results of the ...

In a single-center study, directional atherectomy with antirestenotic therapy was linked to a higher rate of primary patency in isolated popliteal artery lesions compared with angioplasty with a ...

From 2006 to 2016, the percentage of patients presenting with critical limb ischemia, rates of femoral-popliteal intervention and the use of balloon angioplasty or cutting/scoring balloons increased ...

Chronic atherosclerotic peripheral arterial disease commonly causes narrowing or blockage of lower limb arteries. Symptoms include intermittent claudication, ischaemic rest pain, ulceration and ...

2.1.1 Chronic atherosclerotic peripheral arterial disease commonly causes narrowing or blockage of lower limb arteries. Symptoms include intermittent claudication, ischaemic rest pain, ulceration and ...