Influence of fibrinogen and hematocrit on the early outcome of angioplasty in patients with PAOD.

Purpose: To evaluate any correlation of fibrinogen and hematocrit with the early success of balloon angioplasty for peripheral arterial occlusive disease (PAOD) and compare the outcomes of angioplasty in diabetic and nondiabetic patients.

Methods: From November 1997 through October 2000, 330 patients (246 men; mean age 63.6+/-10.