Abstract
In the current era, endovascular treatment of long femoropopliteal lesions (>15 cm) is becoming more feasible and favorable, with patency rates that rival surgical outcomes. Drug-coated balloons offer promising results at least to one year follow-up although randomized, controlled trials to evaluate its efficacy compared to other treatment modalities (surgical and endovascular alike) is lacking at this time.
MeSH terms
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Angioplasty, Balloon / adverse effects
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Angioplasty, Balloon / instrumentation*
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Cardiovascular Agents / administration & dosage*
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Cardiovascular Agents / adverse effects
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Coated Materials, Biocompatible*
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Equipment Design
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Humans
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Lower Extremity / blood supply*
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Peripheral Arterial Disease / diagnostic imaging
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Peripheral Arterial Disease / physiopathology
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Peripheral Arterial Disease / therapy*
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Treatment Outcome
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Vascular Access Devices*
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Vascular Patency
Substances
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Cardiovascular Agents
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Coated Materials, Biocompatible