Impact of High Lipoprotein(a) Levels on Delayed Wound Healing in Patients With Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia After Peripheral Endovascular Therapy.

Background: Elevated lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] levels are a causal risk factor for peripheral artery disease. However, data on their effect on delayed wound healing in patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) are limited. The present study assessed the association between elevated Lp(a) levels and delayed wound healing in patients with CLTI.

Effect of High-Dose Drug-Coated Balloon Repetition After Drug-Coated Balloon Failure.

Purpose: Although the optimal treatment for femoropopliteal (FP) drug-coated balloon (DCB) restenosis lesions remains debatable, the effectiveness of DCB repetition for DCB restenosis has been reported. However, the optimal DCB repetition strategy is not yet established. Thus, this study aimed to compare the clinical outcomes of high-dose DCB repetition with those of low-dose DCB repetition for FP DCB restenosis lesions.