Mortality and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in patients treated with endovascular revascularization of the infra-inguinal lower limb arteries from retrograde access.

Background: In this trial, our objective was to evaluate the relationship between long-term clinical outcomes in patients with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) treated with retrograde endovascular recanalization (ER) of chronic total occlusions (CTOs) regarding the infra-inguinal lower limb arteries and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Methods: A total of 834 consecutive subjects were enrolled in the study. The mean age was 67.

Gender differences and long-term clinical outcomes in patients with chronic total occlusions of infrainguinal lower limb arteries treated from retrograde access with peripheral vascular interventions.

Purpose: We sought to investigate gender-related differences in clinical outcomes after peripheral vascular interventions (PVIs) from retrograde access in patients with chronic total occlusions (CTOs) of the infrainguinal arteries.

Patients And Methods: A total of 939 consecutive patients undergoing PVI were enrolled in the study. Patients with peripheral artery diseases (PAD) and CTOs were treated with PVI from retrograde access according to the local protocol.

Body mass index and long-term outcomes in patients with chronic total occlusions undergoing retrograde endovascular revascularization of the infra-inguinal lower limb arteries.

Background: The aim of the present study is to assess the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and long-term clinical outcomes in retrograde endovascular recanalization (ER) regarding chronic total occlusions (CTOs) of the infra-inguinal lower limb arteries.

Methods: The study included patients who underwent retrograde ER of CTOs localized in superficial, popliteal or below-the-knee arteries. During follow-up, major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular and major adverse lower limb events (MALE) were evaluated.

Predictors of mortality and outcomes after retrograde endovascular angioplasty in patients with peripheral artery disease.

Introduction: Endovascular revascularization (ER) techniques in patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) have been developed and became more accessible in recent years. The ER is a first-line treatment in the majority of patients with symptomatic PAD. However, data on assessment of predictors of long-term outcomes of retrograde ER in patients with PAD are scarce.

Combined Transradial and Transpedal Approach for Femoral Artery Interventions.

Objectives: The purpose of this prospective study was to evaluate the acute success and complication rates of combined transradial and transpedal access for femoral artery intervention.

Background: Improved equipment and techniques have resulted in transition from transfemoral to transradial access for intervention of superficial femoral artery.

Methods: Between 2014 and 2016, clinical and angiographic data from 145 consecutive patients with symptomatic superficial femoral stenosis, treated via primary radial access using the 6-F SheathLess Eaucath PV guiding catheter were evaluated in a pilot study.

Long-Term Follow-up After Retrograde Recanalization of Superficial Femoral Artery Chronic Total Occlusion.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the safety of the retrograde procedure with long-term follow-up of 86 patients after retrograde recanalization of the superficial femoral artery (SFA).

Background: Chronic total occlusion (CTO) of SFAs occurs in >50% of the patient population with peripheral artery disease. The retrograde technique is an option for patients with unsuccessful antegrade percutaneous interventions, but data from long-term follow-up after retrograde recanalization are still limited.