[Standardize the endovascular treatment for arteriosclerosis obliterans]

Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2016 Aug 1;54(8):564-7. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.0529-5815.2016.08.002.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Endovascular therapy has become the first-line strategy for most peripheral artery disease cases. Currently, many guidelines recommend endovascular therapy as the first choice for arteriosclerosis obliterans. Recently, drug-eluting stent and drug-coated balloon are available. The clinical outcomes have been greatly improved with the evolution of devices. However, the long-term outcomes of endovascular therapy for arteriosclerosis obliterans are still not satisfied. Many centers treat arteriosclerosis obliterans using endovascular therapy in appropriately. In this editorial, an evidence-based approach and some strategies will be discussed to standardize the endovascular treatment and improve the result of endovascular therapy for arteriosclerosis obliterans.

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Angioplasty
  • Angioplasty, Balloon / methods*
  • Arteriosclerosis Obliterans / therapy*
  • Drug-Eluting Stents*
  • Humans
  • Lower Extremity / blood supply*
  • Peripheral Arterial Disease
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic
  • Treatment Outcome