The use of drug-coated balloons in the treatment of femoropopliteal and infrapopliteal disease

J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino). 2018 Aug;59(4):512-525. doi: 10.23736/S0021-9509.18.10599-4. Epub 2018 May 25.

Abstract

While the field of endovascular interventions has evolved in the last decade, technological advancements have rendered drug-coated balloons (DCBs) to be the first line therapy for femoropopliteal artery disease. As the knowledge continues to advance, the application of DCB to the infrapopliteal segments as well as its role in in conjunction with plaque modification to minimize stent utilization, will be further elucidated.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Angioplasty, Balloon / instrumentation*
  • Coated Materials, Biocompatible*
  • Equipment Design
  • Femoral Artery / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Peripheral Arterial Disease / surgery*
  • Popliteal Artery / surgery*
  • Vascular Access Devices*

Substances

  • Coated Materials, Biocompatible