Endovascular treatment of atherosclerotic lesions in the superficial femoral artery and proximal popliteal artery using the sinus-SuperFlex-635 stent: twelve-month results from the HERO Registry.

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and performance of the sinus-SuperFlex-635 self-expandable nitinol stent (Optimed GmbH) for the treatment of steno-occlusive lesions in the superficial femoral artery (SFA) and proximal popliteal artery (PPA).

Methods: The prospective, multicenter, observational HERO study recruited 117 eligible patients (83 men; mean age 69.4±9.

Carotid Bifurcation Resection and Interposition of a Polytetrafluorethylene Graft (BRIG) for Carotid Disease: A Retrospective Study of 153 Consecutive Procedures.

Background: Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is the gold standard for treatment of carotid artery stenosis. CEA can be challenging, even technically impossible. Prosthetic carotid bypass grafting is a proven and safe alternative when CEA is hazardous.